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Ms. H from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensational Sensory Calm Down Corner

Help me give my students a breathing model, soft seating, and sensory friendly manipulatives for a calming corner that supports their emotional and sensory needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. H's classroom raised $400

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello,

I am a self-contained special education teacher, and I need your help with a friendly, sensory quiet corner.

My students require a designated space to help regulate their emotions throughout the school day. My goal is for them to have flexible seating, access to various fidgets, sensory supportive manipulatives, and calm lighting.

As an educator, my goal is for my students to feel fully supported and to create an environment where they feel safe. I hope to partner with the community to create this calm and safe space for my students. Thank you for taking the time to read our story.

With love,

Ms. H

Ms. H Arthur Ashe Junior 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.

Equity Focus

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 8 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Taupe Plushie Fur, Soft Faux Fur, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $68.98 2 $137.96
Breathing Pal PLUS Pair: Mindfulness Friends for Calming Corner & Classrooms; (2) Kyle the Koala (6.2") - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $58.00 1 $58.00
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
Joyreal Sensory Mats for Autistic Children, Sensory Floor Tiles for Kids, Sensory Toys for Tactile Play, Textured Sensory Wall Panel, Bean Bags, Sensory Room Equipment, Baby Toddler Fidgeting Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37

Materials cost

$303.31

Vendor shipping charges

$1.84

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.95

Total project goal

$399.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$399.65

2 Donors

-$178.47

Donations toward project cost

-$169.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.62

match offer

-$199.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.35

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$0.00

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