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Ms. Graff from Minneapolis, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corner/Refuel Stations for Each Classroom to Promote Self-Regulation Skills

Help me give my students comfort corners in all the classrooms where students can go within their classroom if they need a moment to reset and regulate.

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My Students

Our students are returning to school after a very difficult year of distance learning, and unrest in their neighborhood. Additionally, their school was part of a redistricting plan called the CDD, in the case of our school, it was changed from a middle school to a grades 3 through 5 elementary school. We will have all new students as well as many new teachers both new to our school and new to the teaching profession. Our school has a history of being a very strongly supported school with a lot of family involvement. The students are engaged in learning and the teachers who work at our school are known to stay for many, many years.

My Project

Our students are returning to in-person learning after a long, difficult separation from school. In the case of our school, it has further been impacted by community unrest following the murder of George Floyd in their neighborhood, their school district redistricting schools; many students returning to new schools, new teachers, and new peer groups.

We are setting up comfort corners in all the classrooms where students can go within their classroom if they need a moment to reset and regulate.

It will be a non-punitive small area their classroom with some oversized pillows, a weighted lap pad, and a cozy cushion to plop on that allowed students a space to just be (with less of the sensory demand around them). We are going to as a community decide if they will be Cozy Corners (as they were at a previous elementary school) or a fresh re-brand as Refuel Station to set the tone as a place to fill up with whatever your need is to be able to move forward in your day in your own way.

By creating this area in the classroom both allows the relationship with the teacher to remain strong as the teacher will be able to be part of the regulation strategy as well as keeping students in the classroom, where the learning is happening. It also teaches students how to regulate in the classroom environment, which is key to generalizing regulations skills.

Ms. Graff Field Community School Grades 3-5

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Minneapolis, MN View local requests 360 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Dog Bed 42 inch Crate Bed Pad Mat Soft Washable Pet Beds Non Slip Mattress Kennel Pads • Amazon Business $26.59 24 $638.16
Milliard Reading Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam, Kids Back Rest Pillow for Sitting in Bed with Cooling, Removable Cover –14x13 inches (Grey) • Amazon Business $21.99 24 $527.76
ZOHAN Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack, Hearing Protection Safety Ear Muffs for Children Have Sensory Issues, Adjustable Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Concerts, Fireworks, Air Shows (Nebula&Unicorn) • Amazon Business $35.95 9 $323.55
Juvale Reversible Sequin Throw Pillow Covers, Mermaid Décor (18 x 18 in, 2 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 12 $167.88
Foamily Throw Pillows Insert Set of 2 - 18 x 18 Insert For Decorative Pillow Covers - Made in USA - Bed and Couch Pillows • Amazon Business $15.99 8 $127.92
MANDIOO Pack of 2 Black Faux Fur Fuzzy Cozy Soft Decorative Throw Pillow Covers Set Cushion Cases Pillowcases for Sofa Bedroom Car 18x18 Inches • Amazon Business $15.95 8 $127.60
JRLAJRL 3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Teenager Adults • Amazon Business $15.31 8 $122.48
ZOHAN Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack, Hearing Protection Safety Ear Muffs for Children Have Sensory Issues, Adjustable Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Concerts, Fireworks, Air Shows (Nebula&Unicorn) • Amazon Business $35.95 3 $107.85
Foamily Throw Pillows Insert Set of 2-22 x 22 Insert for Decorative Pillow Covers - Made in USA - Bed and Couch Pillows • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
MANDIOO Pack of 2 Black Faux Fur Fuzzy Cozy Soft Decorative Throw Pillow Covers Set Cushion Cases Pillowcases for Sofa Bedroom Car 22x22 Inches • Amazon Business $21.95 4 $87.80

Materials cost

$2,318.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,383.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$420.66

Total project goal

$2,804.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,804.40

6 Donors

-$2,394.84

Donations toward project cost

-$2,319.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.85

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$334.56

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