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Mr. Alex from Middletown, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New School Year, New SEL Needs

Help me give my students a calming place to relax with fun lamps.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Alex's classroom raised $319

This project is fully funded

My Project

I want to create a space in my room that promotes relaxation and calmness, where students and staff can feel comfortable when experiencing big emotions. To achieve this, I plan to add some soft lighting with calming lamps that create a peaceful atmosphere. Additionally, I will include a variety of great books focused on emotions and self-awareness. These books will help individuals explore and understand how they are feeling, offering a way to reflect and process emotions. My goal is to provide a peaceful retreat where everyone can take a moment to relax and manage their feelings in a supportive environment.

Mr. Alex Lawrence Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Middletown, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE - 2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR WINNER (social emotional learning awareness, squeeze stress, calming corner focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Simple Designs LF2006-BAW 67" Contemporary Multi Head Medusa 5 Light Adjustable Gooseneck Black Floor Lamp with White Shades for Kids Bedroom Playroom Living Room Office • Amazon Business $48.88 1 $48.88
Modern 58" Tall Floor Lamp with White Lampshade, Simple Pedal Switch, Black Small Pole Lamp for Kid Room/Office/Reading Room (E26 Base, No Bulb) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Simple Designs Incandescent Table Lamp Set Grey (LT2007-GRY-2PK) • Staples $29.04 1 $29.04
SEL for Teachers: A Journal of Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Safety Magnets Behavior Management Poster for Classroom - Anger Management Tools, Social Emotional Learning, Coping Skills for Kids - Laminated 17 x 22 inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
You Can Do It!: A Little Book about the Big Power of Perseverance with Elmo (Self-Esteem & Social Emotional Learning Books for Kids) (Sesame Street Scribbles) • Amazon Business $7.10 1 $7.10

Materials cost

$236.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.74

Total project goal

$318.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.28

3 Donors

-$318.28

Donations toward project cost

-$270.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.74

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 $0.00

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