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Mrs. Elkins from Richmond, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe Haven: Storage Cabinet for Our Calming Corner

Help me give my students a place to calm down. A place for our calming corner.

  • $227 goal

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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 Project

In my classroom, I strive to create a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported. One essential component of this environment is my calming corner, a designated space where students can retreat to regulate their emotions and find peace during challenging moments.

My students and I excited to enhance our calming corner by introducing a locking storage cabinet that will serve multiple purposes.

Not only will it provide a secure space to store materials and tools aimed at helping students calm down, but its magnetic surface will also allow us to display visual aids and calming posters, further enhancing the atmosphere of tranquility and positivity.

The locking storage cabinet will be instrumental in organizing and safeguarding our collection of sensory items, fidget toys, and other resources that aid in self-regulation. By having these resources readily accessible yet securely stored, we can ensure that students have the support they need precisely when they need it.

Your generous contribution to this project will directly impact the well-being of our students, empowering them with the tools and environment necessary for emotional regulation and self-soothing. Together, we can create a safe haven where every child feels valued, understood, and capable of navigating their emotions in a healthy manner.

Thank you for considering supporting our project. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

Mrs. Elkins Broad Rock Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Richmond, VA 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

56 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aobabo 35.4'' Height Metal Rolling Storage Cabinet with 2 Doors,Locking Steel Storage Cabinet on Wheels with 2 Adjustable Shelves for Office,School,Home,Library,White • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99

Materials cost

$159.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.95

Total project goal

$226.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.34

2 Donors

-$120.76

Donations toward project cost

-$117.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$88.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$75.39

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.90

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 $0.00

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