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Ms. Alfrey from Gilbert, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Classroom Calm Corners!

Help me give my students the tools to focus and regulate their emotions.

  • $2,929 goal

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My Students

We have the best students and families at our school! They are hard working, motivated, fun-loving, creative, energetic, and kind. We have approximately 600 K-6 students who thrive from innovative classroom practices and whole child instruction and support. We strive to create a school culture that supports all aspects of children's development.

My Project

We have the greatest students at our school who are eager to learn and grow. Like many communities, our students have not been immune to the effects of the pandemic over the past two years. The uncertainty and unpredictability has taken a toll and we have seen an increase in student anxiety and decreased focus and attention.

The tools and materials we have requested will assist our general education classroom teachers, special education teachers, social worker, and support staff with helping students to manage their big emotions and regulate themselves to better be able to focus and learn.

We will create multi-sensory Calm Down Kits for classrooms, including fidgets, putty, bubbles, and supplies to make handmade weighted lap pillows.

Ms. Alfrey Patterson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Gilbert, AZ View local requests 600 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trademark Innovations PVC Fitness and Balance Disc - 13-Inch Diameter - Set of 5 - (Black) • Amazon Business $53.99 6 $323.94
Organic Pinto Beans, 20 Pounds - Non-GMO, Kosher, Raw, Sproutable, Vegan, Bulk • Amazon Business $55.49 5 $277.45
ONME Throw Pillow Covers Black 12x20 inchs, 2 Pack Velvet Decorative Cushion Cover Square Pillowcases for Sofa & Couch, Bedroom, Living Room, Car, Yard • Amazon Business $10.99 21 $230.79
Crazy Aaron's Putty Aromatherapy SCENTSory Tins Gift Set Bundle Featuring Calm Presence, Positive Energy, Grateful Heart, Focused Mind & Bonus Matty's Toy Stop Bag - 4 Pack (20g Each) • Amazon Business $44.99 4 $179.96
Special Supplies Liquid Motion Bubbler Toy (4-Pack) Colorful Hourglass Timer with Droplet Movement, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom Sensory Play, Cool Home or Desk Decor • Amazon Business $17.95 8 $143.60
Sterilite 16428012 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $33.12 4 $132.48
20 Pack High Resistance Chair Bands, Classroom Bundle, Foot Fidgets for Kids, Fits School and Classroom Chairs, ADHD and Sensory Fidgets, Helps Kids Focus and Learn (Sky Blue) • Amazon Business $38.90 3 $116.70
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Charcoal 3' • Amazon Business $102.02 1 $102.02
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $21.59 4 $86.36
12 Pieces Chewable Pencil Chew Topper Chewy Sensory Fidget Toppers for Kids, Autism and Oral Motor Special Needs • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
BeYumi Marble Fidget Toys (40 PCS) - Relieve Stress, Increase Focus, Soothing Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Children, Adults, Kid and Those with ADHD ADD OCD Autism Anxiety, 2 Different Designs • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
Goody Putty Dazzle 8 Pack • Amazon Business $12.75 6 $76.50
Big Bubble Bottle 12 Pack - 4oz Blow Bubbles Solution Novelty Summer Toy - Activity Party Favor Assorted Colors Set • Amazon Business $14.54 4 $58.16
Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm • Amazon Business $13.49 4 $53.96
BINGLALA 50Pcs Simple Fidget Toy Pop Fidget Toy Mini Stress Relief Hand Toys Keychain Toy Push Pop Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults (1p-Square-50pcs) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $36.27 1 $36.27
Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside Putty Playset - Mixed Emotions Clear Putty with Hidden Pieces - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $15.95 2 $31.90
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.20 1 $26.20
Heavy Duty Black Duct Tape - 6 Roll Multi Pack - 20 Yards x 2 Inch - Strong, Flexible, No Residue, All-Weather and Tear by Hand - Bulk Value for Do-It-Yourself Repairs, Industrial, Professional Use • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mind Reader LAPSTOR-BLK Folding Lap, Portable Laptop Desk, Breakfast, Bed Table, Serving Tray with Extra Storage Space for Books, Files, Docs, School Supplies and More, for Kids, Adults, Black • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Carson Dellosa Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set—Calming Strategies and Mood Charts for Social Emotional Learning, Homeschool or Classroom Decor (7 pc) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
VELCRO Brand 6 Ft x 3/4 in | Sticky Back Tape Roll with Adhesive | Cut Strips to Length | Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home, Office or Classroom, Black, 90975W • Amazon Business $7.47 2 $14.94
Amazon Basics Snack Storage Bags, 300 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $5.70 2 $11.40

Materials cost

$2,263.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $161.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,489.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$439.27

Total project goal

$2,928.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,928.49

1 Donor

-$2,489.22

Donations toward project cost

-$2,489.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$439.27

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 $0.00

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