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Ms. Victoria from Staten Island, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm & Cozy Corner

Help me give my students a therapeutic and sensory friendly environment where they can build coping skills and learn to self-regulate in a calm and cozy space!

  • 3 donors
  • $4,813 still needed

expires Jan 29

  • 3 donors
  • $4,813 still needed
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My Project

Many of my students suffer from anxiety, and at times lack the ability to self regulate their emotions. This can greatly impact focus in the classroom and often leads to disruptive behaviors. Despite the resilience of children, I find my students lacking the ability to navigate social and/or emotional situations, and often as a result, face academic challenges.

I seek to support my students' development of coping skills by providing them with a therapeutic and sensory-friendly environment.

Some of my students present with behavioral impairments, as well as learning disabilities, which can often trigger an emotional outburst. My Social-Emotional Learning room is designed to help my students feel secure and calm throughout the school day, and to facilitate the de-escalation of crisis behavior. My school’s emphasis is on addressing the SEL needs of our students, which promotes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, etc. I utilize a mindfulness approach which focuses on a student's moment to moment awareness of what they are experiencing. It helps students to focus on their breathing, and become more keenly aware of themselves and their surroundings.

Being a Title I school presents its own challenges, as many of our families are in need of these supports for their children throughout the day. Some items that will support my students include soft lighting and a bubble wall that will create a calming environment for my students; a rug and tent where students can relax that will ensure a warm and inviting space for them to relax; and sensory seating that safely allows for those of my students that need constant motion. These items support sensory input, and provide a safe, calming space which helps to alleviate anxiety that many students struggle with. Additionally, it will set the peaceful tone for de-escalation of disruptive behaviors.

Ms. Victoria
Grades PreK-2
  • PS 54 Charles W Leng
  • Staten Island, NY
    • More than half 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

    This project will reach 800 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Midwest Tropical Bubbling Water Panel, Blue • School Specialty $2,300.21 1 $2,300.21
Factory Direct Partners Soft Tufted Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Coal, 10488-GY • Amazon Business $129.99 3 $389.97
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Blue Pastel Alphabet Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12' • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Creative QT Large Play-Up Building Brick, Grey, 24"x34" Activity Wall Panel for Kids & Toddlers, Pre-Assembled Makerspace Furniture, Vertical Building Surface, Compatible with All Major Brick Brands • Amazon Business $139.98 1 $139.98
KITVONA Kinetic LED Gaming Lights for Room,RGB LED Light Bar for Home, Wall Light for Bedroom, Romatic Ambient Lighting, Ocean Wave Lights Aurora Projector Lamp with 16 Dynamic Color • Amazon Business $99.88 1 $99.88
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Big • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Small • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $59.80 1 $59.80
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$3,470.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $690.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$52.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,242.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$748.74

Total project goal

$4,991.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,991.58

2 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$152.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $4,812.16

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