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Ms. Kender from Ridgewood, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Fund Our Unique Mindfulness Oasis

Help me give my students a calm, restorative space where they can practice mindfulness, regulate their emotions, and return to learning with clarity and peace.

  • 30 donors
  • $1,823 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

This mindfulness room is a new addition to our school, and will be designed as a safe haven for all 600 scholars. Each piece included in this project has been carefully curated to support emotional regulation, calm, and connection.

From Pre-K-5th grade, our scholars love learning mindfulness practices, having space to talk and process feelings in comfort, and exploring their somatic experiences of their body in a nurturing and supportive environment.

For this project, I’ve selected items that support calming relaxation, mindful listening, and improved focus—essentials for helping students regulate their emotions and engage more fully in the classroom.

I’ve included singing bowls, sound meditation tools which create soothing tones that help students transition into a state of calm. These tools are especially helpful during mindful listening exercises and can serve as gentle cues for attention and grounding.

I’ve also added vibrating mindfulness tools, like hand-held devices and cushions, which offer calming sensory feedback. These tools help students soothe their nervous systems through gentle vibration, promoting body awareness and emotional regulation in a non-verbal, accessible way.

Together, these tools will help me create a peaceful, inclusive space where all students can thrive emotionally and academically.

This space will give every child a chance to reset, reflect, and return to learning with peace and presence.

It will serve as a gift for the whole school community! Scholars, teachers, parents, and beyond will benefit from this beautiful space. Please help me make this a reality for my school!

Ms. Kender PS 290 Ace Academy for Scholars Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Ridgewood, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

600 students impacted 30donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leize Chakra Tuned 432hz Set of 7 Color Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls 6-12 inch with Heavy Duty Carrying Cases and Singing Bowl Mallets • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99
Flash Furniture Duncan Furry Oversized Refillable Bean Bag Chair, Teal (DGBEANLGFURTL) • Quill.com $175.99 1 $175.99
Tuning Forks Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $135.94 1 $135.94
FERUERW Autism Kids Swivel Chair, Spinning Chair for Kids Sensory, Sensory Toy Chair, Carousel Spin Sensory Chair for Kids, Training Body Coordination (Light Green) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Jerify 4 Pcs Floor Pillows Cushions 22 x 22 Inch Round Square Large Meditation Floor Pillow for Adults Meditation Cushion for Seating Gift Christmas(Aquamarine,Round) • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
Purrble - Calming Toy Companion with Dynamic Heartbeat and Soothing Purr - Interactive Plush Companion for All Ages - Stuffed Animal Doll for Emotion Regulation - Cuddle and Pet Plushies • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Zen Garden Kit - 12x8in Sand Tray, Japanese Gift Set with 14 Accessories and 6 Tools, Meditation Mini Zen Garden, Home Office Desk Decoration, Sand Therapy Kit, Rock Decor • Amazon Business $40.82 1 $40.82
Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Buddha Board Zen-Inspired Portable Mini Buddha Board, Inches, Paint Brush Included, Black • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps. Size: 11 by 20 inches • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Senseez Vibrating Cushion, Plushy Jellyfish • School Specialty $35.02 1 $35.02
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Blue and Green • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
Castle Art Supplies 100 Gel Pens for Adult Coloring Set | Drawing, Scrapbooks, Journals | Amazing Colors, Effects – Swirl, Glitter, Neon, Pastel, Metallic - with Smooth, Fine Tips • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Esme L&H Small Woven Rope Storage Baskets for Organizing, Set of 3 Small Decorative Basket Organizer for Storage, Cute Rainbow Storage baskets, bins, Box for Baby nursery,Toys, Shelves, Closet... • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
4E's Novelty 3 Pack Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy - Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
FANHAO USB Himalayan Salt Lamp with 8 Colors Changing, Natural Crystal Salt Rock Lamp Table Lamps for Gifts, Home Décor - Hand Carved, LED Bulb and Real Rubber Wood Base • Amazon Business $22.80 1 $22.80
OrganiHaus Woven Toy Basket Storage for Kids Room, Rectangular Basket for Shelves, Cotton Rope Basket for Storage, Decorative Baby Basket, Storage Bins, Rainbow Storage Basket, Magazine Basket 14x9 In • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mindsight 'Breathing Buddha' Guided Visual Meditation Tool for Mindfulness | Slow Your Breathing & Calm Your Mind for Stress & Anxiety Relief | Perfect for Adults & Kids | Relaxing Self Care Gift • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Mindsight 'Breathing Buddha' Guided Visual Meditation Tool for Mindfulness | Slow Your Breathing & Calm Your Mind for Stress & Anxiety Relief | Perfect for Adults & Kids | Relaxing Self Care Gift • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Esme L&H Small Rope Basket with Lid,10x6 Small Round Woven Storage Basket with lid for Organizing, Small Decorative Toy Basket,Colorful Rainbow Pompom, Cute Storage Basket Bin Box for Toys, Gifts… • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
SENSORY4U Vibrating Unicorn Neck Pillow - Kids Travel Pillow, Plush Comfort for On-The-Go Relaxation • Amazon Business $18.57 1 $18.57
WILSHIN 72 Count Colored Pencils Set, Professional Color Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, Soft Core Artist Sketching Drawing Pencils Drawing Supplies for Adults Kids, Back to School Art Supplies Kit • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens and Adults: A book filled with floral and tree mandalas that promote a stress relieving and calming coloring ... Coloring Books for Adults, Teens and Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Affirmators! Mantras Morning - Day Affirmation Cards Deck, Daily Cards & Positive Affirmations (30 Cards Deck) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zhehao 24 Pcs Metallic Colored Pencils Wood Drawing 12 Assorted Colors Sketching Pencil Colorful School Supplies for Art Drawing Coloring Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Leinuosen 48 Pcs Affirmation Cards Kids Daily Positive Affirmation Motivational Meditation Flash Inspirational Quotes Cards with Encouragement Teacher Classroom Reward Gifts(Boho Color) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: For Mindful People | Feel the Zen With Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, Zentangle Nature Art • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, 72 Count Colored Pencils Set for Sketching, Drawing, Coloring & Painting, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils for Kids Beginners, Ideal Art Supplies for Artists • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Taotree Glitter Gel Pens, 32 Color Neon Glitter Pens Fine Tip Art Markers Set 40% More Ink Colored Gel Marker for Coloring Book, Drawing, Coloring, Scrapbook, Journaling, Sparkle Easter Gifts kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magically Mindful Me: Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.30 1 $6.30
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity • Amazon Business $5.03 1 $5.03
Zen Garden Adult Coloring Book (31 stress-relieving designs) (Artists' Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,469.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.17

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,548.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$273.34

Total project goal

$1,822.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,822.27

30 Donors

-$1,807.56

Donations toward project cost

-$1,548.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$258.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.71

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