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Ms. Rachel from Santa Cruz, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a calm down corner full of books and cozy seating to regulate big feelings!

  • $985 goal

This project expired on September 16, 2023.

This project expired on September 16, 2023.

My Project

With these resources, I hope to provide my students with a calm area in our classroom to regulate big feelings. This will give students a cozy spot to go read a book and take a break when needed. With the nook created by the play house cube, students can "hide" away from the busy atmosphere of class while being safe and secure, and the bins will allow us to categorize all the SEL books in our library to suit the various needs of our classroom.

I am eager to provide a space that feels like home away from home, where kids can relax in a comfy floor seat and take a few moments for deep breaths.

Students spend just as much time in their classroom as they do in their home, so these materials will help create a welcoming atmosphere for kids to feel sage and welcome in.

Ms. Rachel
Grades PreK-2
    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 22 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play House Cube • Kaplan Early Learning Company $341.06 1 $341.06
LC405BU - Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
5 Clear Bins for 10-Cubby Wall Locker • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 2 $107.92

Materials cost

$728.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $66.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.63

Total project goal

$984.20

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