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Ms. Amy from South Glens Falls, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Emotional Well-being Through a Montessori Calm Down Corner

Help me give my students the ability to positively sort through their emotions with products such as Emotions Coin Drop by Solobo Toys. As part of a larger montessori themed calm down corner.

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My Project

Montessori materials are designed with a deep understanding of child development, offering a hands-on, interactive approach to learning. These materials not only engage children cognitively but also support their emotional development by promoting self-awareness, concentration, and independence.

We are seeking to create an area for students to use that allows and encourages them to regulate emotions, process trauma, and develop self-efficacy.

We want to create a calming corner of a classroom that has Montessori sorting, stacking, and building materials readily available. By contributing to our project, you are helping us provide essential Montessori materials that support our children's emotional development. Your donation will enable us to create a nurturing environment where children can learn to manage their emotions, build resilience, and thrive both socially and academically.

Join us in our mission to equip our students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions and foster a lifelong love of learning. Together, we can make a profound impact on their emotional and academic journey.

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our children's well-being.

Ms. Amy
Grades 3-5
  • Harrison Avenue Elementary School
  • South Glens Falls, NY
    • 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

    This project will reach 30 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
F3C | Montessori Bookshelf and Toy Storage | 3-Section Kids Bookshelf for Organizing Books | 2-Shelf Toy Organizers and Storage cabinet | Natural Wood Bookcase with storage | Kids Organizer • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Solobo Toys: Emotions Coin Drop (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
TOWO Wooden Easel for Children Foldable Double Magnetic Boards Magnetic Shapes Letters Numbers and Paper roll Kids Art Easel -Table Top Magnetic Board for Kids • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
DMOIU 64PCSMagnetic Building Blocks STEM Educational Toy for Kids Montessori Learning Sticks and Balls, Sensory Activities Toys for Toddlers, Gift for Boys and Girls Preschool • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Promise Babe 162 PCS Wooden Loose Parts Toy Rainbow Stacking Toy for Toddlers, Sensory Play Set Colorful Montessori Materials Preschool Learning Building Toys for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Craftstory 116 Pcs Social-Emotional-Learning-Activities for Kids - 6 Family Feelings-Board-Games, Autism Sensory Toy Learning Materials Educational Speech Therapy Toys for Toddlers Age 3+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
11 pieces of semi-circular stacking toy game rainbow stacking wooden building block set children's building building block set preschool wooden blocks boys and girls colorful learning educational toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mindfulness 'Breathing Owl' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
ibwaae Wooden Peg Board Beads Game Color Sorting Toys Counting Matching Game Bead Counting Fine Motor Skill Montessori Toys for Toddlers (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Skrtuan Montessori Toys for Toddlers 3 4 5 Years Old Boys Girls Baby, Wooden Toy Carrot Harvest Game, Educational Toys Shape Sorting Matching Puzzle, Memory Game Fine Motor Skill Gifts for Kids 3-5 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Aizweb Montessori, Stacking Toys- Wooden Burger for 3 Year Old Toddlers and Kids Preschool, Fine Motor Skill Educational Learning Toy, Blocks for Toddlers Gift • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sarah's Silks Rainbow Streamer - 8' Long Ribbon Wand for Kids, Pretend Play, Dance, Baton Stick Twirling, and Gymnastics Party Favors | 100% Silk and Wood Montessori and Waldorf Toys • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
STOP and Read This Book: A Sensory Grounding Brain Break Disguised as a Book • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34

Materials cost

$466.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.93

Total project goal

$592.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $592.88

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