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Ms. Parker from Richmond, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pause. Breathe. Reset.

Help me give my students have a space with resources to calm down.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parker's classroom raised $472

This project is fully funded

My Project

Calm down areas in elementary schools offer a vital space for young students to learn emotional regulation and self-awareness. These designated spaces provide children with a quiet, supportive environment where they can retreat when feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious. By encouraging self-regulation rather than punishment, calm down areas promote positive behavioral choices and help students return to the classroom ready to learn and engage.

These spaces also support the mental health and well-being of all students, especially those with sensory processing challenges or emotional needs.

Equipped with tools like sensory items, breathing exercises, and visual aids, calm down areas help children develop coping strategies that they can use throughout their lives. Teachers benefit, too, as students who use the space appropriately tend to experience fewer behavioral outbursts, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and less on discipline.

For donors, supporting calm down areas means making a direct investment in the emotional and academic success of students. These areas are often created with minimal budgets but have a significant impact on school culture, inclusivity, and student achievement. Contributions can help provide resources that foster a safe, nurturing environment—giving every child a chance to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Ms. Parker Miles Jones Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4FT LED Bubble Tube Floor Lamp Extra Large Aquarium Lamp with 10 Fish and Remote Control 20 Light Changes Tall Water Tower Tank Night Light for Bedroom Office Gift for Kids Men Women • Amazon Business $87.59 2 $175.18
Bouncy Bands Bouncy Bands Wiggle Wobble Feet - Sensory Fidget Wobble Chair Feet for Kids, Ages 3+ - Quiet Classroom Focus Aid for Active Learners, Easy to Install • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.16 5 $125.80
Riff Ruffle 6.5" LCD Writing Tablets - 12-Pack with Gift Bags & Stickers, Doodle Board with One-Click Erasure, Easy to Use Drawing Board for Kids, LCD Writing Pad, Drawing Toys & Gifts (24) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LIORQUE 60 Minute Visual Timer for Kids, Visual Countdown Timer for Classroom Office Kitchen with 'Rainbow' Pattern Design, Pomodoro Timer with Silent Operation (Batteries Included) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger: Personal Safety Book for Kids about Body Safety, Personal Space, Private Parts and Consent that Teaches Social Skills and Body Awareness (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management And Dealing With Kids Emotions And Feelings (Preschool Feelings Book, Self-Regulation Skills) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$365.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.72

Total project goal

$471.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.44

4 Donors

-$471.44

Donations toward project cost

-$400.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.72

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 $0.00

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