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Mrs. Rice from Smithville MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Relaxation Station in the Library

Help me give my students a calming space with sensory tools to relax and destress during their library class time.

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My Project

Creating a Relaxation Station in the library is about creating a safe and calming space for students. Sometimes, in a busy school environment, kids just need a quiet spot to de-stress and refocus. This is where the comfy pillows, fidget toys, and coloring pages come in! Curling up with a soft pillow and coloring a whimsical picture can be a great way to take a mental break and return to class feeling refreshed. For students who are easily distracted by noise, noise-reducing headphones can provide a much-needed escape from the classroom bustle.

Our goals for this project are to equip students with self-regulation skills and foster a love of learning in a supportive environment.

We hope to empower them to take charge of their emotional well-being by providing them with tools to manage stress and anxiety.

What makes our students special? Everything! Each child brings their unique personality, talents, and experiences to our library. The Relaxation Station is a way to celebrate that individuality by offering a space where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

Mrs. Rice
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Bamboo Book Browser Cart - Sage Green, 9 Bins • Blick Art Materials $293.21 1 $293.21
Creative QT Large Play-Up Building Brick, Grey, 24"x34" Activity Wall Panel for Kids & Toddlers, Pre-Assembled Makerspace Furniture, Vertical Building Surface, Compatible with All Major Brick Brands • Amazon Business $139.98 1 $139.98
BLOXELS Build Your Own Video Games - Studio Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $98.96 1 $98.96
[ 12 Pack ] Multi-Use Clear Bins for Organizing - Fridge, Refrigerator Organizer Bins - Pantry Organization and Storage - Plastic Containers for Home, Kitchen, Freezer, SOHO Collection, Canbinet, RV • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Mint & Pink & Orange) • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2, Square Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Pink 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $48.98 1 $48.98
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 1 2 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Cllayees 148 Pcs Flower Garden Building Toy Set for Kids, Building Blocks Pretend Gardening Set Preschool Educational Activity Stem Flower Garden Stacking Game Gift for Boys Girls Age 3-7 Year Olds • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Finger Labyrinth, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39

Materials cost

$810.21

Vendor shipping charges

$120.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$972.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$171.59

Total project goal

$1,143.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,143.95

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$1,118.95

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