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Mrs. Barker from Duncan, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Art of Self-Control

Help me give my students things to help them remain calm throughout the day. The goal of the project is to create a space that students can utilize to increase their social and emotional skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barker's classroom raised $704

This project is fully funded

My Project

The purpose of this project is to help my students learn to better control their emotions and recognize when they need to take a moment for themselves. My teaching moto is that no student can learn without having their needs met first. A very basic need is the need to feel calm. I know that I personally struggle to function when I am upset, tired, or hungry. This means that a student who is still emotionally immature, must really struggle under these circumstances.

The materials in this project will ensure that students have an area in the classroom that will help with emotional needs needing to be met.

For example, the tent, blanket, and bean bag work to provide a sense of privacy where a student can be comfortable while calming down in a safe environment. The other materials will promote overall calm during class time. For example, students in this particular class have a need for privacy. Therefore, having the option for a privacy screen helps some students from getting upset when they need their own space. Noise canceling headphones also help when students feel overstimulated by noise.

I know with your help, these students can get the help they need to be emotionally successful in the classroom. Thank you for your time and effort to help my students.

Mrs. Barker Duncan Elementary School Grades 3-5 Duncan, AZ View local requests

More than a third of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
20-Pack Plastic Privacy Folders for Students, Classroom Must Haves, Desk Dividers for Students and Privacy Shields for Student Desks, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, School Supplies 45.35" x 13.5" • Amazon Business $49.97 2 $99.94
Flash Furniture Small Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Teens, Set of 1, Black Furry • Amazon Business $83.10 1 $83.10
Sensory Tent for Kids with Autism, ADHD, SPD - Calm Corner Helps Children Relax, Reduce Anxiety & Improve Focus - Portable Pop-up Blackout Play Tent with Travel Bag • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
Zenimal Kids Meditation Audio Player - Patented Screen-Free Mindfulness Device with 9 Audio Meditations and 60 Minutes of Soothing Sounds and Music, Teal • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Yunsailing Noise Canceling Headphones For Shooting Ear Protection NRR 28dB Hearing Protection Ear Muffs for Noise Reduction For Shooting, Construction, Power Tools(Red, Black, Blue, 3 Pcs) • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TWINNIS Super Soft Shaggy Indigo Velvet Modern Plush Area Rug, 4x5.9 Feet, for Living Room and Bedroom • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Florensi 5 Lbs Weighted Lap Pad For Kids, Weighted Lap Blanket For Kids, 5 Pound Weighted Lap Blanket For Autism ADHD, Lap Pad Sensory Tool For Children, Sensory Lap Pad For Kids • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
WEWILL 13'' Creative Twinkle Star Light up Night LED Plush Pillows Stuffed Animal Toys Birthday Valentines for Toddlers Girls(Blue) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$520.83

Vendor shipping charges

$2.00

Sales tax

$37.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$597.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.51

Total project goal

$703.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$703.39

4 Donors

-$401.70

Donations toward project cost

-$341.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$301.68

Match offers toward project cost

-$256.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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