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Ms. Patnaik from Malden, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Corner, a Calming Space

My students need toys, games, and other items for a serene space that promotes social-emotional connections, a positive sense of self and a feeling of belonging, so that they can return to their classrooms -- ready to learn!

  • $768 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

As a Title I school, the majority of my students are at or near the poverty level, and at risk of academic failure. While the students with whom I work are eager to do well and want to make good choices, many of them struggle with managing their impulses, strong emotions of anger, frustration, sadness and stress. Life for many of these children can be very difficult; their experiences at home make it challenging for them to focus in school.

They usually see coming to my office as a treat, a quiet corner where they get undivided attention, or a place with exciting toys and games.

Offering a calming environment will help these children find some solace in school and provide the additional support they need to help them thrive in their education. In this space, they also participate in groups where they learn of strategies to help them cope with their feelings, gain problem solving approaches, master socialization skills. These students are highly capable and just need the encouragement and space to achieve their dreams!

My Project

My project supports the growth of emotional self-regulation, self-esteem, socialization, and learning in Kindergarten through fourth grade elementary school students. The bean bag will go in a special ‘calming space’ where children can go to destress, relax, reflect. Also available in this space will be various stress/anger reduction toys such as fidget toys, stress balls, Play-doh, and modeling compound to give a physical outlet for stress.

The various cooperative and skills-building board games teach socialization and emotional self-regulation in group settings.

‘Peaceable Kingdom Mole Rats in Space Cooperative Strategy Game for Big Kids’ and ‘Peaceable Kingdom Race to the Treasure Cooperative Board Game’ are games that develop socialization skills. ‘Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game and Stop’, ‘Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Act’ are games that teach children how to regulate their emotions.

Toys such as the ‘Veatree 206 Piece Magnetic Building Blocks with Magnetic Bricks and Sticks’ and the craft supplies will be used for children to play alone or with others/in groups to help them refocus themselves as well as promote cooperation, sharing, and calming strategies.

Ms. Patnaik
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Standard Classic Bean Bag, Contemporary (35") • Amazon Business $70.99 1 $70.99
Stop, Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Act • Amazon Business $57.95 1 $57.95
Delta Children Multi-Color Deluxe Toy Organizer with Storage Bins • Amazon Business $38.49 1 $38.49
Crayola Colored Pencils 12 Each (Pack of 24), Pre-sharpened, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $35.22 1 $35.22
Open Spaces Totika Self Esteem Game With 48 Question Card Deck - A Game of Fun, Skill and Communication • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Veatree 206 Pieces Magnetic Building Blocks Toys Magnet Construction Build Kit Education Toys for Kids Playing Stacking Game with Magnetic Bricks and Sticks • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Time Timer Original 8 inch; 60 Minute Visual Timer – Classroom Or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults (Charcoal) • Amazon Business $22.10 1 $22.10
The Yoga Garden Game • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Peaceable Kingdom Cauldron Quest Award Winning Cooperative Potions and Spells Game for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Peaceable Kingdom Mole Rats in Space Cooperative Strategy Game for Big Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Educational Insights Robot Face Race • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 2-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Outfoxed! Game Board Game • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
CBT 123: The Hilariously Fun Game that Empowers Kids and Teens to Take Charge of Their Thoughts, Actions, and Emotions • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Vive Therapy Putty (3-oz each) - For Finger, Hand and Grip Strength Exercises - Extra Soft, Soft, Medium and Firm Resistance Kit - Theraputty for Occupational and Physical Therapy, Thinking and Stress • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Peaceable Kingdom Race to the Treasure Cooperative Board Game • Amazon Business $14.25 1 $14.25
Apipi 3 Roll Elastic Cord Beading Threads Stretch String Fabric Crafting Cords - 328ft x 1mm Colorful Stretchy Bead Thread for Beading,Jewelry Making, Masks, DIY Crafting(Rainbow,Black, White) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
eeBoo What Do I Do Social Awareness Conversation Flash Cards • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Crayola FBA_52-0096 5555 • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star... Because Everybody Has Potential To Be A Shining Star! 1 Dozen 3" Dancing Stars Bulk Stress Relief Toys, Stress Squeeze Neon Yellow Stars • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Stress Less Cards - 50 Inspirational Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises | Helps Relieve Stress, Anxiety | Natural Relaxation, Insomnia & Sleep Aid • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Homder 12 Pack Colorful Sensory Fidget Stretch Toys Helps Reduce Fidgeting Due to Stress and Anxiety for ADD, ADHD, Autism(6 Colors) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Spiky Sensory Balls (Pack of 5) - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
6 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back And ON/OFF Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
RS263 - Best-Buy School Glue - Quart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.69 2 $9.38
Adorox 12 Pack Sports Balls Stress Relief Squeeze Therapy (1 Dozen) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Acerich 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Wooden Popsicle Sticks 4-1/2" Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Outus Self-adhesive Rhinestone Sticker Bling Craft Jewels Crystal Gem Stickers, Assorted Size, 5 Sheets (Multicolor 1) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
DECORA 700 Pieces Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive DIY Scrapbooking Crafts Toy Accessories(Assorted Size) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
YE1621 - Collage Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
RS262 - Best-Buy School Glue - Pint • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.49 2 $4.98
Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59
DW2990 - Jumbo Craft Sticks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 2 $4.38

Materials cost

$613.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$652.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.14

Total project goal

$767.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $767.58

8 Donors

-$588.16

Donations toward project cost

-$503.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.47

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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