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Ms. Paulukas from Collingdale, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Calm Corner Collection

Help me give my students the items in my cart—such as a calming bean bag chair, sensory toys, and social-emotional learning tools—are essential for supporting my students’ emotional well-being and helping them thrive academically and socially.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paulukas's classroom raised $370

This project is fully funded

My Project

The resources in this wishlist will help create a safe, supportive environment where my students can learn and grow. When students feel calm, understood, and emotionally supported, they’re better able to focus, engage, and succeed.

Sensory items and SEL tools give students healthy outlets to manage stress, build coping skills, and stay engaged in the classroom.

These resources will create a more inclusive, nurturing space where all students can focus, connect, and succeed.

The students will use calming videos and educational games to regulate their emotions. The bean bag allows for the comfort to a child who is over stimulated in the classroom. The fidget toys allow a child to keep their busy hands busy while maintaining attention in class.

Ms. Paulukas Harris School Grades 6-8

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.

Collingdale, PA 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

400 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 35 Inch - Solid Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 3 $55.11
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Flagship Carpets Take A Break Childrens Time Clock Classroom Entryway or Home Door Mat or Small Area Rug, 30" x 30", Black • Amazon Business $30.06 1 $30.06
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
Berlune 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands Fidget Chairs and Desks Bands ADHD Autism Tools Bounce Flexible Seating for Classroom(Earth Tones,1 mm) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$274.14

Vendor shipping charges

$5.51

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.37

Total project goal

$369.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$369.13

1 Donor

-$369.13

Donations toward project cost

-$313.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.37

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$0.00

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