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Mrs. Dowd from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Help me give my students awesome, updated calming tools for stressful times in school.

  • 5 donors
  • $383 goal

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My Project

Calm spaces in schools are important because they provide students with a designated area to de-stress, practice self-regulation, and manage emotions, ultimately promoting a more positive and conducive learning environment.

Students face a range of stressors on a daily basis, from acute trauma and mental health crises to general distress stemming from interpersonal relationships, academic challenges, home contexts, or concern over world events.

Help me to create a new space where students are provided with the tools and resources to have a peaceful day, every day in school. We are hoping to get new seating, sensory tools, cozy environmental items such as lighting, and more!

Mrs. Dowd PS 95 the Gravesend Grades 6-8

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Brooklyn, 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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Govee - Aura Smart Table Lamp - Multi • Best Buy Education $47.94 1 $47.94
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room 400ml,Essential Oil Diffuser for Home with R/C,Cool Mist Humidifiers for Bedroom,7 Colors Changed & 3 Mist Mode Waterless Auto Off for Office • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Breathing Pal 'Kyle'- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Expo Neon Bullet Tip Dry Erase Markers -5/pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.05 1 $15.05
Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs: LakiKid Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture - Perfect Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating for Students (Black 2-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Fidget Autism Sensory Toys for Kids: Squishy Toys Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Calming Tools for Autistic Toddlers Children Special Needs, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bags Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Vibrant Color Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget, Sensory Ring • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Garden of Life Essential Oil, Lavender 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), 100% USDA Organic & Pure, Clean, Undiluted & Non-GMO - for Diffuser, Aromatherapy, Meditation, Skincare, Sleep - Calming, Relaxing, Soothing • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$286.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.66

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.44

Total project goal

$382.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $382.92

4 Donors

-$195.00

Donations toward project cost

-$187.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$162.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.59

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