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Mrs. Ballenger from Cincinnati, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Need To Calm Down

Help me give my students the tools need to have a safe place to calm down.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ballenger's classroom raised $358

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello and thank you for your interest in my project.

With more and more students coming into the classroom with major trauma; I want to create a safe place for all the 3rd and 4th grade students a place to come when they are feeling overwhelmed and just need a break.

I added a tent to the order because I know that the students will want to be in a place that is comforting and fun. I put a fuzzy carpet and pillows in the order to make it a comfortable place to chill out. I also added some cheerful, positive posters that I think the students will enjoy. Lastly, I put a box of fidgets in the project just to get them something to take their mind off of whatever is bothering them.

Mrs. Ballenger Pleasant Hill Middle School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cincinnati, OH 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

76 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Kids Play Tent, Pom Pom Playhouse Tent Indoor, Play House Kids Tent Castle Tent for Girls Boys, Play Cottage with Star Light, Green • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
TWINNIS Super Soft Shaggy Rugs Fluffy Carpets 4x5.9 Feet, Indoor Modern Plush Area Rugs for Living Room Bedroom Kids Room Nursery Home Decor, Upgrade Anti-Skid Durable Fuzzy Rug, Grey Purple • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Phantoscope 18 x 18 Pillow Inserts, Set of 4 Hypoallergenic Square Form Decorative Throw Pillow Inserts, Made in USA Couch Bed Pillows - 18 inches • Amazon Business $24.59 1 $24.59
8 Boho Calming Corner Classroom Posters Preschool Classroom Decorations - Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Energizer AAA Batteries, Triple A Long-Lasting Alkaline Power Batteries, 32 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $21.15 1 $21.15
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Mental Health Reminders Wall Decors Wooden Hanging Wall Art Counseling Room Decor Positive Psychology Affirmations Feelings Wall Pediments for Home Counseling Office Students Classroom (Warm Color) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
HUYAW Boho Abstract Sun Sunset Sunrise Line Rainbow Mountain Throw Pillow Covers, Boho Nature Gifts for Women, Nature Landscape Modern Art Pillow Cases 18 x 18 Inch Home Room Bed Sofa Decor Set of 4 • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Calming Corner Bulletin Board (TCR7118) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SUWITU 300 LED Warm Fairy Curtain Lights for Room, 9.8x9.8FT String Lights USB Powered 8 Lighting Modes Bedroom Wall Hanging Twinkle Lights Indoor with Remote Control for Party Backdrop Decor(Purple) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Boho Classroom Decor It Is Okay To Be Yourself Classroom Wall Decor Teacher Gift Child Art Playroom Decor Classroom Quotes - UNFRAMED (8X10 INCH) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98

Materials cost

$270.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.68

Total project goal

$357.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.86

2 Donors

-$357.86

Donations toward project cost

-$304.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.68

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