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Ms. Biggins from Delray Beach, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Down and Think About It!

Help me give my students sensory items for our classroom calming area, so they can comfort and regulate their emotions in times of need.

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My Project

Being a student today is extremely stressful. The struggles of being a student are often overlooked. I consider my classroom a home away from home. I would love to create an area where students can have a small getaway from unwanted stress and negative emotions. The Sand Timer will give students a visible way to manage the amount of time they can spend in the calm-down corner. The Social Emotional Mirrors will give students the chance to look at themselves in action and correct their behavior and or see how beautiful they are. The Feelings Flipbook and other books are resources to reach small children to teach them about feelings and controlling emotions. The handheld items are manipulatives used to help manage stress for children. These items often help students squeeze or pull instead of making negative or dangerous choices in the classroom. The A Little SPOT of Emotion books would be used to help students focus more in class and learn ways to cope with stress and negative emotions. We all have stress, so why not teach ways to cope with it?

Help create a space where students can relax, stay calm, and manage stressful situations.

Ms. Biggins Orchard View Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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Delray Beach, FL 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Squishy Toys, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors, Stress Relief Balls 2.5 Inch • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Mini Spiral Glitter Wands (6.5 Inches) Complete Gift Set Party Pack- 6 Pack • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Feelings Flipbook for Kids by Professional Therapists - Learn to Identify 20 Different Emotions - Moods Coping Skills and Anger Control - For Children with ADHD, Autism (ASD), Special Needs, and more • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Calm-Down Time (Toddler Tools®) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: A No Hitting Book for Toddlers • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42

Materials cost

$198.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.79

Total project goal

$271.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.91

1 Donor

-$271.91

Donations toward project cost

-$231.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.79

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 $0.00

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