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Ms. Copeland from Washington DC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Zen Zone

Help me give my students items that will help them learn how to self regulate their emotions when faced with difficult situations.

  • $665 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Have you ever been faced with a daunting task that gave you a headache? Do you ever just need a second to take a breath and regroup?

Coming back to in-person learning after the year we all have had, has been hard on all of us; especially my students.

In my self-contained CES (Communication & Education Supports) classroom, my students are learning how to readjust back to the stressors of school. Our students range from 6th to 8th grade and have varying levels of communication skills. In our classroom, we are learning to self-regulate our emotions and be flexible with change.

My Project

Sometimes we have a tough time dealing with big emotions or challenging situations. In our classroom we are learning to self regulate our emotions and be flexible with change. At times when big emotions arise, my students often have to walk outside the classroom to bring themselves back to a calm body.

With the Zen Zone, it will give student a space inside the classroom to deal with the tough emotions, bring themselves back to a calm body, and return to the main group.

The Zen Zone will have various items aimed at de-escalating student behaviors such as: a personal calm down plan for each student, puzzles/ building blocks, books dealing with managing emotions, fidgets, and posters where they can identify the emotion and how to change it.

Ms. Copeland
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
WUWEOT 8 Pack Scoop-Front Storage Bins, Easy-to-Grip Design Multipurpose Stackable Plastic Storage Cubbies for Classroom, Nursery, Playrooms and Home Organization • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Smartmax, Stretch Limo Black • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
Sauder Beginnings 3-Shelf Bookcase, Soft White finish • Amazon Business $37.39 1 $37.39
Humble Crew, Grey/White Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf, 4 Tiers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Montessori Mama Wooden Toddler Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-4 | Montessori Toys for Toddlers 2 Years Old | Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 2-4 Years | 4-Pack Toddler Puzzle Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Building Bricks Compatible with Lego - 1000 Pieces Bulk Building Blocks in Random Color - Mixed Shape - Includes 2 Figures • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Little Buddy Super Mario Bros. All Star Collection Stuffed Plush 1593 Wiggler/Hanacha Toy, 13""", Multi-Colored • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Toys Set 38 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Thought-Spot I Know What to Do Feeling/Moods Book & Poster; Different Moods/Emotions; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices; Laminated (FLIPBOOK) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
TeeTurtle | The Moody Reversible Octopus Plushie | Patented Design | Sensory Fidget Toy for Stress Relief | Blue + Light Blue | Happy + Sad | Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle | The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie | Patented Design | Sunset + Mermaid | Happy + Angry | Show your mood without saying a word! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle | The Moody Reversible Octopus Plushie | Patented Design | Sensory Fidget Toy for Stress Relief | Yellow + Aqua | Happy + Starry | Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
Stretchy Balls Stress Relief (3 Pack) by Fun a Ton | Soft Dough Stress Ball Pull and Stretch. Hand Therapy or Sensory Fidget Toy, Squishy Anxiety Relaxing Toy. | F-401-3s • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
Carson Dellosa Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set—Calming Strategies and Mood Charts for Social Emotional Learning, Homeschool or Classroom Decor (7 pc) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Colors May Vary for Yoga Anxiety Relaxation Expands from 5.6" to 12", Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76
GE Pro 3-Outlet Power Strip with Surge Protection, 8 Ft Designer Braided Extension Cord, Grounded, Flat Plug, 250 Joules, Warranty, UL Listed, Gray/White, 38433 • Amazon Business $10.52 1 $10.52
Twinkle Star 33ft 100LED Copper Wire String Lights Fairy String Lights 8 Modes LED String Lights USB Powered with Remote Control for Wedding Party Home Christmas Decoration, Warm White • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Big Feelings • Amazon Business $9.13 1 $9.13

Materials cost

$497.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.64

Total project goal

$664.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $664.25

8 Donors

-$664.25

Donations toward project cost

-$564.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.64

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