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Ms. Alston from Richmond, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a sand timer, sensory toys, and books for a calming corner filled with items that will help them redirect their feelings.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Being at our school for several years, I have gotten the chance to really get to know many of the students in the school, including those I have never taught. Many of them have gone through seriously adverse situations and misfortunes that impact their everyday life, especially their education. I am amazed at how resilient they can be, and how they push through to the best of their abilities regardless of hardships that affect them. Being a fifth-grade teacher has shown me how fast some students have to mature. I have taught their younger siblings in previous years (coming up from kindergarten and first grade) and see how they take care of their family. Each child that I have gotten to know at this school has my heart.

I want nothing but the best for all of these students, and that includes giving them hands-on experiences that will be memorable to them.

My students need to be able to feel like school isn't another one of their draining duties or work. I want all of them to enjoy school and look forward to each day in my class, whether in person or virtually. They truly deserve the best!

My Project

Since the pandemic schools have really been focusing on Social-Emotional Learning. This is something that has always been a priority in my class, but I have been more intentional with the way I manage it in my classroom. My school has created a Zen Den for teachers and staff, and have encouraged us to have a calming corner for our classrooms. Unfortunately, on the day special guests were in the school to help us create one, I did not have any coverage for my planning hour. I've realized that I can create my own filled with books and calming objects.

My students should have a safe space to go that will help them settle ill feelings and frustrations that some of them experience on a daily basis.

Calming music, squishy toys, and books about feelings and kindness are going to be excellent tools that a student can use while sorting out their feelings. My plan is to have a basket or bin to hold these items that can be easily transported to a comfortable spot in my classroom, like the library area for sitting, or the counter on the side if standing is preferred. I'm very excited to start implementing this calming corner in my class!

Ms. Alston Broad Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

50 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Activated Self Pack of 6 Sand Timer for Kids, 1/3/5/10/15/30 Timer for Time Management in Games, Cooking and for Home Decoration (Black) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Super Z Outlet 4 Pack Water Snake Jelly Wigglers Wiggle Sensory Toys Bright Colors Party Favor Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sensory Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler Toy 3 Pcs. Set - Best Fidget Tool for Kids and Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Relaxation, Pack of Calming Toy for Toddlers with Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mymahdi MP3/MP4 Portable Player,1.8 Inch LCD Screen,Max Support 64GB,Pink • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Array Card Stock Pacon Card Stock, 8 1/2 inches x 11 Inches, Pastel Assortment, 100 Sheets (101315), Assorted Pastel • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Nerdy Birdy • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6" • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
The Remember Balloons • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
HOME-X Hand Crank Paper Document Shredder, Office and Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) • Amazon Business $13.35 1 $13.35
The Very Last Castle • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
The Skin You Live In • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Lion Inside • Amazon Business $11.65 1 $11.65
I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Lemostaar 3 Set Water Beads Stress Relief Squeezing Balls for Kids and Adults: Best Calming Tool to Relieve Anxiety, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Novelty Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Invisible Boy • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Learning Resources Soft Foam Emoji Cubes, Conversation Cubes for Kids, Set of 4, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.59 1 $9.59
What Do You Do With a Problem? — New York Times best seller • Amazon Business $8.91 1 $8.91
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$269.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$307.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.22

Total project goal

$361.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.45

8 Donors

-$342.36

Donations toward project cost

-$307.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.09

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