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Mrs. Thacker-Kinley from Spartanburg, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chill Zone

My students need materials for an awesome environment to calm down and chill.

  • $410 goal

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My Students

Our school is located within the city limits and has a diverse population of students and staff that work together to make our school great. My students all have challenges but we work together to meet those challenges head on.

We strive to create a learning environment that promotes celebration and with your help we can throw our hands up in the air for learning.

All learning is celebrated in our classroom no matter how large or small the achievement may be.

Each of my students are unique and have hearts of gold. They are always willing to do their best and to help each other. I am proud to be a part of their learning environment.

My Project

Using fidgets, calming lights and sounds ease my students when they become overstimulated. I want to create a chill zone in one corner of my classroom to provide students the tools they need to come back to center.

A chill zone is a great way to provide my students a safe place to reflex, relax, and regroup so that they may continue with their day.

Having a chill zone available for all students to access is a great way to give them the space they need to deal with how they are feeling at the moment and providing them fidgets aids in their ability to calm down. This also allows the teacher a great opportunity to spend a few minutes one on one with the student and provide additional support as needed.

Mrs. Thacker-Kinley Spartanburg Preparatory School Grades 3-5

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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Spartanburg, SC 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

45 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric Jellyfish Mood Light • Nasco $89.95 1 $89.95
Fidget Fun Set • Nasco $42.95 1 $42.95
Maze Pad with Green Gel • Nasco $31.50 1 $31.50
Dream Scapes • Nasco $24.95 1 $24.95
Roylco Straws Connectors • Nasco $19.99 1 $19.99
Find It Game Kids • Nasco $19.95 1 $19.95
Discovery Putty Animal Rescue • Nasco $12.99 1 $12.99
Discovery Putty Grab the Goodies • Nasco $12.99 1 $12.99
Discovery Putty School Tools • Nasco $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$268.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.83

Sales tax

 $18.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.42

Total project goal

$409.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.44

2 Donors

-$359.44

Donations toward project cost

-$305.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.92

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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