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Ms. Cooke from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and COPE!

Help me give my students a soothing environment in which to learn and practice calming techniques.

  • $481 goal

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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

My students (especially those with Autism) need sensory and calming tools to assist them with coping.

School and life have been difficult and ever changing the last few years.

This project is designed to help them acquire the necessary skills to cope with the changes and increased stress.

We are asking more and more of our students. It is my hope that, by providing them with more tools for their toolbox, we can mitigate the effects of stress on their psyche.

I may not be able to eradicate the effects but it is definitely my mission to lessen them to the greatest extent possible.

Ms. Cooke Lewis Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Cooke

Houston, TX 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

750 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jekeno Forest Blackout Curtains - Green Tree in Bright Sunshine Window Drapes Pathway in The Mountains Jungle Nature Scenery Decor Home Bedroom Living Room Grommet Curtain 2 Panel Set, 52" x 84" • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96
Inbeby 16 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Sensory Floor Tiles - Sensory Walls, Early Sensory Exercise Sensory Mats Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Kids Baby Toddler Fidgeting Activity • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Kenney KN723 Rogers Twist & Fit No Tools Easy to Install Tension Curtain Rod, 48-84" Adjustable Length, Black Finish, 5/8" Diameter Steel Tube • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Learn Deep Breathing, Rechargeable Animal Night Light, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Rechargeable Animal Night Light, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Learn Breathing Patterns, Mindfulness for Kids Anxiety Relief, Tactile Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $11.10 1 $11.10
Mental Health Tapestry Small Feelings Chart Therapy Office Decor Social Emotional Learning Wall Art Kids Behavior Chart for School Classroom Counseling Office, 20 x 13 Inches (Note to Self) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mental Health Tapestry Small Feelings Chart Therapy Office Decor Social Emotional Learning Wall Art Kids Behavior Chart for School Classroom Counseling Office, 20 x 13 Inches (Boundaries) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$372.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.02

Total project goal

$480.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.14

1 Donor

-$335.07

Donations toward project cost

-$284.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.26

match offer

-$145.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.76

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