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Ms. Stacie from Ferndale, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soft & Cozy Rest Time

Help me give my students a comfortable rest time with much needed relaxing materials.

  • $666 goal

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My Project

I am teaching in a Head Start preschool program, with mixed 3s and 4s. We have a daily rest time that lasts for approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on when students finish up lunch and bathroom time.

My kiddos are fabulous nappers who are learning to self sooth and take a much needed break.

Everyone participates in quiet time and for those that do not fall asleep, we give them books and calming toys (fidgets) to quietly use on their mats until it is time to get up. Students bring blankets from home and we provide rest mats.

I think this time is developmentally appropriate for children for this age. For those that do not sleep, it gives them some down time to recharge before afternoon activities. Included on my wish list are sheets for nap mats, books about resting and nap time. an ambient light, a white noise machine, Squish mellows for cuddling and soothing relaxation toys.

Ms. Stacie Ferndale Early Childhood Center - Head Start Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hatch - Rest+ 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Assistant Nightlight Sound Machine with Back-up Battery - White • Best Buy Education $89.99 1 $89.99
20 Pcs Daycare Cot Sheets for Toddler and Preschool Pure Cotton Breathable Fabric White Cot Sheets Standard Daycare Cot Bed Fitted Sheet for Boys and Girls, 51.18'' W x 23.62'' L (20 Pcs) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
SQUISHMALLOW 5" Plush Mystery Box 5 Pack - Various Styles - Officially Licensed Kellytoy Plush - Collectible Soft & Squishy Mini Stuffed Animal Toy - Gift for Kids, Girls & Boys - 5 Inch • Amazon Business $39.50 2 $79.00
Probapro Corner Floor Lamp, 55'' RGB LED Floor Light for Bedroom, Color Changing Mood Lighting with Music Sync, LED Corner Light with Remote & App Control, RGB Corner Lamps for Living Room Gaming Room • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Squishmallows Original 5-Inch Harvest 4-Pack Plush - Little Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
JA-RU Squishy Dough Balls & Water Bead Balls (6 Balls Pack) Stress Relief Squishy Balls. ADHD Sensory Toys. Autism Exercise Ball. Therapy Squeeze Balls Desk Toys for Kids & Adults. 401(3)-4786-(3) s • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Sensory Fidget Tubes, Learning Weather for Kids, Anxiety Calming Tools, Stress Relief Toys, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Time to Recharge, Harper! • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Playlearn 4pk 5” Spiral Glitter Wands - Extra Wide - Sensory Wands for Kids - Glitter Tube Wonder Wand - Calming Toys • Amazon Business $15.67 1 $15.67
The Full Moon at the Napping House Padded Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crankosaurus: A Cranky Chicken Book 3 (3) • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
I Will Take A Nap!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Time for a Nap (Volume 9) (Snuggle Time Stories) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
I Like You: An Encouraging Bedtime Book (Positive Affirmations for Kids) (Thelatestkate) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$527.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$565.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.83

Total project goal

$665.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $665.55

5 Donors

-$357.77

Donations toward project cost

-$304.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.66

Matching donations from our partners

-$307.78

Match offers toward project cost

-$261.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.17

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