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Mrs. Budnick from Middletown NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Calm Down Space!

Help me give my students items like a classroom rug, wobble chairs, and classic board game set for an inviting place to learn, play and explore.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I love coming to work each day to see the bright smiles on my scholars’ faces. Having games, prizes and snacks will keep the excitement going! Flexible seating like a rug, chairs, cushions, and fidget toys will allow students to be their most comfortable selves.

I want scholars to feel open to explore their emotions and self regulate in a healthy way.

These tools will help them in becoming the best version of themselves. With these items, I feel students will be more engaged in the learning process. Each child is so special and I just want them to feel at home during the learning day.

Mrs. Budnick
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorful Rows Seating Rug - 8'4" x 13'4" (Seats 30) • Teachers' School Supply $416.46 1 $416.46
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 18" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.99 1 $109.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 18" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.99 1 $109.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 18" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.99 1 $109.99
Hasbro Classic Board Game Set, Set of 4 • School Specialty $74.99 1 $74.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
OleOletOy Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Fidget Toys for Autism Kids and Adults, Calm Down Corner Supplies for Anxiety Stress Relief, Lava Lamp, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
Fun A Ton Stretchy Dough Ball (1 Pack) Neon Color Slow Rising Squishy Balls for Kids. Stress Relief Therapy Fidget Toys. Office Desk Squeeze Ball. Autism Sensory Toys. F-401-1s • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$918.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $74.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,036.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.96

Total project goal

$1,219.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,219.71

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 $1,219.71

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