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

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Calm Minds, Happy Hearts: Promoting Emotional Regulations for Students' Success

Help me give my students medium bean bag sofa with memory foam and comprehension game trio, to create a relaxing and functional emotional support environment.

  • $701 goal

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My Project

At our school, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Many of our students, especially those with sensory processing challenges, anxiety, or behavioral needs, benefit from having a space where they can calm down, regulate their emotions, and refocus. A sensory and calming corner would provide this essential space, helping students manage stress, frustration, or sensory overload during the school day.

Having a dedicated calming area filled with sensory tools like soft seating, weighted blankets, and tactile objects will give students the opportunity to take short breaks when overwhelmed, helping them return to the classroom more focused and ready to engage.

By offering this space, we hope to promote emotional regulation, reduce disruptive behaviors, and ensure that every student has the support they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Ms. DUROTOYE PS K396 Sid Miller Academy Grades 6-8

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bean Bag Chair 3Ft Premium Corduroy Ultra Soft Medium Bean Bag Sofa with Memory Foam for Adults Plush Lazy Sofa • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Sauder Select Collection 70 H 5-Shelf Bookcase Estate Black (414235) • Staples $138.91 1 $138.91
Really Good Stuff Comprehension Game Trio: Main Idea, Summary, and Inference • Amazon Business $59.25 1 $59.25
Colarr 24 Pieces Colored Composition Notebook 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Wide Ruled Assorted Composition Books Marble 200 Pages 100 Sheets School Paper Notebook Cute Journal Notebook for School (Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Really Good Stuff Comprehension Game Trio: Cause and Effect, Fact or Opinion & Context Clues Gr 2-3, ELA Reading Activity • Amazon Business $54.78 1 $54.78
120 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Reliever Hand Toy Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kids Students • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Teacher Created Resources I Have... Who Has...? Language Arts Game (Gr. 1–2) - Grades 1-2 - Kids • School Specialty $22.19 1 $22.19
EOOUT 24pcs Folders with Pockets, Plastic Pocket Folders Clear Folders with 2 Pockets for Office Students and School, Letter Size, A4 Size, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$555.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.11

Total project goal

$700.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $700.73

6 Donors

-$355.36

Donations toward project cost

-$302.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.30

Matching donations from our partners

-$345.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$293.56

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.80

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