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Mrs. Collins from Sacramento, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Reducing Testing Anxiety

I need to create a classroom that is a serene environment for testing, to help reduce anxiety.

  • 2 donors
  • $588 goal

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My Project

Testing season can be stressful for scholars, but with the right tools, we can help reduce anxiety and provide a calm, supportive environment for them to thrive. My goal is to create a classroom where students feel confident and focused, with flexible seating, privacy options, and quiet activities to help them stay relaxed during and after testing.

These additions will transform our classroom into a calm and supportive testing environment, helping scholars feel at ease, stay focused, and build their confidence.

Flexible seating and privacy options will create personalized spaces, while quiet activities will provide a constructive outlet for their energy once testing is complete.

Your support will make a tremendous impact on my scholars, allowing them to reach their fullest potential during this critical time. Every donation brings us one step closer to creating this relaxed and inspiring environment!

Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our scholars.

Mrs. Collins Star Academy - Natomas Charter 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.

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Sacramento, CA 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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flipside© Computer Lab Privacy Screen - 22 in. W x 20 in. D x 22-1/2 in. H - Pack of 3 • Nasco $14.88 11 $163.68
6 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs(Morandi Color) • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $52.95 1 $52.95
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $38.00 1 $38.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $23.48 1 $23.48
Staples Book Rings 1 Silver 100/Pack (44418) • Staples $8.05 1 $8.05

Materials cost

$424.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.11

Total project goal

$587.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $587.42

1 Donor

-$293.70

Donations toward project cost

-$249.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.05

match offer

-$293.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$249.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.06

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