Help me give my students a comfortable and inviting space with a storage cabinet, bean bag chair, a rug, and sensory items that will help them to self-regulate and choose positive options.
Many of my students are dealing with grief and trauma. It's important to me that they have an area in our classroom where they are able to reflect, regroup, and restore. In this area, they will have a choice of using sensory toys that can help them to relax and stay calm or completing puzzles, reading books, writing or ... A timer is used so that they will not stay in the area for extended times. However, they are able to ask for more time if needed.
I believe that by having this warm and inviting area with a bookshelf that contains a variety of sensory items and beanbag chairs, students will be able to self-regulate, manage impulses, and communicate their thoughts/feelings.
Having this safe, beautiful, and comfortable area will allow them to choose positive options to self-soothe and deter them from creating classroom disruptions. It can also help to decrease conflict within the classroom and allow students to continue learning. It's crucial that we create and maintain classrooms that are safe and conducive to learning. We hope that you find it in your heart to contribute to our area. It is truly a need in our classroom.
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DEVAISE 5-Drawer Chest, Wood Storage Dresser Cabinet with Wheels, White
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$87.99
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$87.99
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Heather Lavender, 38in - Large
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$44.99
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$44.99
MissionMax Modern Lilac Small Table Lamp w USB Quick Charging Port, Great for LED Bedside, Desk, Bedroom, and Nightstand Lamps or Other Table Lights
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$32.99
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$32.99
Butterfly Craze Bean Bag Chair Cover, Functional Toddler Toy Organizer, Fill with Stuffed Animals to Create a Jumbo, Comfy Floor Lounger for Boys or Girls, Stuffing Not Included, Purple Stripes
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$29.99
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$29.99
A Nice Night Shaggy Fluffy Faux Fur Area Rug Door Mat,Tie Dye Style,Softest, Luxurious Shag Carpet Rugs for Bedroom, Living Room, Luxury Bed Side Plush Carpets, Rectangle (Light Purple, 3' x 5')
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$21.59
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$21.59
3D Pin Art Intellectual Fun Toy Rainbow Pin Art Palm Board Extra Large(7.5 x8 Inches) Arouse Sense of Imagination Innovative Boundless Creativity (Hexagon - 7.5 x 8 Inches)
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$19.99
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$19.99
12 Inch X 12 Inch Colorful Liquid Floor Tile Mat for Kids, Bright Blue, ASTM, BS EN71, CPSIA Certified
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$19.99
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$19.99
Kinetic Sand Neon Colors | Gift Set of 4 Colors - Purple, Blue, Pink & Green 5 oz Containers
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$18.99
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$18.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Toys Stress Relief, Squishy Toys for Students, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors
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$16.95
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$16.95
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old 30 Piece Colorful Wooden Puzzles for Toddler Children Learning Educational Puzzles Toys for Boys and Girls Set for Kids 3 4 5 6 Year Old (6 Puzzles)
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$15.99
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$15.99
9Pcs Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Anxiety Decompression Magnetic Fidget Toys Adult Fidget Spinner Rings for Relief, Finger Fidget Toys - Gifts for 8 9 10 11 12 13+ Year Old Boy Girl Teen
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$15.99
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$15.99
Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic
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$14.39
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$14.39
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons Coloring Kit (50 Count), Toddler Crayons, Coloring Supplies, Gifts for Kids Ages 3+
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$13.39
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$13.39
ArtCreativity Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand for Kids - Flashing LED Wand for Boys and Girls - Thrilling Spinning Light Show - Batteries Included - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor - Classroom Prizes
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$11.87
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$11.87
TREND ENTERPRISES: Sweet Scents, Scented Scratch 'N Sniff Stinky Stickers, Fun for Rewards, Incentives, Crafts and as Collectibles, 108 Designs, 30 Sheets Included, For Ages 3 and Up
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$10.99
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$10.99
Word Search for Kids Ages 4-6: Sight Words for Kids
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$6.99
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$6.99
The Color by Number Book for Girls: Over 50 Cute Coloring Designs Including Mermaids, Unicorns, Princesses and More
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$5.99
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$5.99
School Zone - My First Word Searches Workbook - Ages 5 to 7, Kindergarten to 1st Grade, Activity Pad, Search & Find, Word Puzzles, and More (School Zone Little Busy Book™ Series)
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$2.99
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$2.99
Materials cost
$392.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.88
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$427.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$75.52
Total project goal
$503.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$503.46
6 Donors
-$503.46
Donations toward project cost
-$427.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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