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Ms. Collins from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm, Comfortable, and Curious Kiddos!

Help me give my students Calm Corners and Cuddly Creatures in every classroom.

  • $1,486 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Greetings from our vibrant 6th-grade classroom! Our students are not just learners; they are dynamic individuals who bring creativity, resilience, and intelligence to the table. However, like all of us, they have their unique set of challenges. Some of our students experience attention deficits and sensory sensitivities, particularly to fluorescent lights, which often lead to restlessness, eyestrain, headaches, and anxiety. We believe that a positive and inclusive learning environment is crucial for their success, and that's why we're reaching out for your support.

Our vision is to create a Calm Corner in each 6th-grade classroom—a haven where our students can take breaks to address their social, emotional, and sensory needs.

We want this space to be inviting and equipped with activities and tools that facilitate recentering and refocusing. The wireless LED lamps will provide customizable lighting, reducing the impact of harsh fluorescents. Weighted plush toys, accompanied by tote carrying bags and storage bins, offer a comforting and tactile outlet for sensory needs. The calming cards deck, diffusers, sand timers, and plants will create a serene atmosphere, fostering a sense of tranquility. Additionally, Bluetooth wireless headphones will allow students to listen to guided meditations and grounding music in the Calm Corner.

Our goal for this project is to create an environment where every student feels seen, understood, and empowered to succeed. What makes our students special is not just their intelligence but their resilience in the face of challenges. With your generous support, we aim to nurture their unique strengths and create a learning space that embraces their individual needs, so join us in making our classrooms vibrant, inclusive, and conducive to learning.

Ms. Collins Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

72 students impacted 31donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timjorman LED CordlessTable Lamp,4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Desk lamp,3 Level Brightness Beside Night Light, Minimalist Design, for Couple Dinner/Coffee Table/Restaurant/Bedroom(White 4PACK) • Amazon Business $95.99 1 $95.99
Timjorman LED CordlessTable Lamp,4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Desk lamp,3 Level Brightness Beside Night Light, Minimalist Design, for Couple Dinner/Coffee Table/Restaurant/Bedroom(Kahaki-4PACK) • Amazon Business $95.99 1 $95.99
Timjorman LED CordlessTable Lamp,4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Desk lamp,3 Level Brightness Beside Night Light, Minimalist Design, for Couple Dinner/Coffee Table/Restaurant/Bedroom(Black 4pack) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
MissRHEA Small Elephant Essential Oil Diffuser, 120ml USB Kids Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser Humidifier, 7 Color Changing Night Light & Waterless Auto-Off for Bedroom, Baby Room, Home, Office • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
2 Pack LED CordlessTable Lamp,4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Desk lamp,3 Level Brightness Night Light, Metal Shell,Simple Design, for Couple Dinner/Coffee Table/Restaurant/Bedroom(Vintage Copper 2pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
3 Pack SIMOLIO Bluetooth Headphones for Kids,Hearing Protection Children Headphones Wireless,Bluetooth Kids Headphone with Music Share,Kids Safe Headsets for Girls,Boys,Wireless Headphone for Toddlers • Amazon Business $69.90 1 $69.90
Cards for Calm: A Therapy Tool for Stress, Anxiety, and Negative Thinking. • Amazon Business $16.00 4 $64.00
ZKLiLi Cute Cat Lamp, Night Light for Girls Bedroom, Kitty Lamp Birthday Gifts for Kids Baby Toddler Teen Silicone Kawaii Nightlight Nursery Room Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
YESGIRL 26.4 inch 5 lbs Cat Weighted Stuffed Animals, Large Weighted Plush Animal, Cute Plush Toy Pillow, Soft Kawaii Plushie Gifts for Adults, Kids, Boys and Girls (Weighted Cat Brown) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
GRANNY SAYS Toy Storage Organizer with Lids, Foldable Toy Boxes for Kids Extra Large, Toy Chest for Kids with Handles and Divider, Toy Bin for Nursery Room, Playroom, Closet, 155L, Dark Gray • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
YESGIRL 26.8 inch 5 lbs Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals, Large Weighted Plush Animal, Cute Plush Toy Pillow, Gifts for Adults, Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
24 Inch Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals, Cute Dog Plush Toy Soft Hugging Pillow for Kids Girls Boys Adults, Dog Plushie Christmas Birthday Valentine's Day Gift, 3.4Lb • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
YANGTTOK Huskies Weighted Stuffed Animals, 13.8-30" Plush for Adults & Kids (30IN-3.2LB) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Lilly's Love Stevie The Sloth Large 4.5lb Weighted Stuffed Animal | Sensory Companion for Kids and Adults | Machine Washable w/Removable Inner | Makes a Great Gift for Any Occasion • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Lilly's Love Dexter The Dog Large 4.5lb Weighted Stuffed Animal | Sensory Companion for Kids and Adults | Machine Washable w/Removable Inner | Makes a Great Gift for Any Occasion • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Greenmile Canvas Tote Bags Bulk 15 Pack - 15x16.5 Inch - 6 oz - Large Plain Canvas Tote Bags Premium Economical Blank Reusable Grocery Bags, Thick Shopping Canvas Bags for Arts & Craft DIY Promotion • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Niuniu Daddy Fox Stuffed Sensory Weighted Animal for Kids Adults, 3.3lbs Orange Fox Plush Toys, Heavy Weighted Lap Animals Fox Pillow, Cute Fox Plushie Gift as Pillowfort, Teens Birthday Valentine • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
uoozii 24" | 5 Pounds Blue Dinosaur Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
uoozii 24" | 5 Pounds Grey Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwave Heating Pad Inside, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PlushPals Weighted Sea Turtle - Microwaveable, Sensory Stuffed Animal - Scent-Free for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sproutbrite Calming Corner for Classroom -10 pack - Classroom Decor for Elementary, Middle School (Bright Laminated) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
TOKANI Kids Headphones, Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for Kids Teens Adults, Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Cat Ear Headphones for Girls Women (Black) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
LELEE Mini Artificial Plants Fake Potted Plants, 10 pcs Small Eucalyptus Potted Faux Decorative Grass Plant with Black Pot for Home Decor, Indoor, Office, Desk, Table Decoration • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
Niuniu Daddy Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids, 2.8 lbs Weighted Axolotl Plush Pillow Toy for Anxiety Adults Toddler Teens, 18in Pink Axolotl Plushy with Glowing Ears in The Dark, Gift for Valentine • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
GRANNY SAYS Toy Chest with Lids, Foldable Toy Storage Organizer with Handles, Stuffed Animal Storage for Nursery Room Playroom, Living Room, Large Toy Box for Girls and Boys, Gray/Black • Amazon Business $20.59 1 $20.59
Hourglass Sand Timer 5/10/15/30/45/60 minutes Sand glass Timer for Romantic Mantel Office Desk Book Shelf Curio Cabinet Christmas Birthday Gift Kids Games Classroom Kitchen Home Dec (5 min, blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Hourglass Sand Timer 5/10/15/30/45/60 minutes Sand glass Timer for Romantic Mantel Office Desk Book Shelf Curio Cabinet Christmas Birthday Gift Kids Games Classroom Kitchen Home Dec (5 min, green) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
uoozii 16" | 3 Pounds Black Cat Weighted Stuffed Animals - Cute Kitty Weighted Plush Toy Cat Plushie Comfort Weighted Throw Pillow Gifts for Kids & Adults (Non-Microwavable) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$1,214.09

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,262.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.76

Total project goal

$1,485.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,485.06

30 Donors

-$1,423.07

Donations toward project cost

-$1,239.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$183.71

match offer

-$27.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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