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Ms. Jaclyn from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Minds and Bodies

Help me give my students materials to help regulate and calm their minds and bodies.

  • $341 goal

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My Project

It’s crucial for children to have materials, stuffed animals, and a designated space at school to regulate their emotions because these tools provide a safe and calming environment. Emotional regulation is key to a child’s ability to focus and learn effectively. When children have access to sensory tools or comforting items like stuffies, they can better manage feelings of anxiety, frustration, or stress.

A designated space for emotional regulation, such as a quiet corner, allows them to step away from overwhelming situations and regain control.

By supporting emotional well-being, these tools help children feel more secure, which in turn improves their ability to engage with their schoolwork, build social skills, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Fostering emotional regulation at school promotes a positive learning environment where students are better equipped to succeed academically and socially.

Ms. Jaclyn Maurice Sendak Community School Grades PreK-2

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests 25 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Hugimals: Calming Hugs - Sloth & Koala 4.5 lbs Weighted Stuffed Animals (calm corner, social emotional learning, fidget toys lap, mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $240.00 1 $240.00
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toy Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Materials cost

$256.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$289.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.15

Total project goal

$340.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $340.99

3 Donors

-$243.98

Donations toward project cost

-$207.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.59

match offer

-$97.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.55

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 $0.00

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