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Ms. Barlow from Bayside, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Relaxing the Mind and Body in the Zen Den

Help me give my students the scenery for a calming oasis at school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barlow's classroom raised $405

This project is fully funded

My Project

All of our leaders want to feel a sense of balance in their daily lives. Having a separate area, like our Zen Den, allows our leader's space to relax, experience a sense of calmness and recenter themselves for the day ahead. The Zen Den is an environment where the leaders can feel comfortable noting that their bodies may be dysregulated while reading books, using fidget toys, or utilizing imagery to relax and manage their bodies.

The tent will give the leaders a sense of privacy and comfort while managing their emotions.

The waterfall aids in the natural imagery of the Zen Den. The lighting with the fish gives a sense of calmness to the room lights. My goal is to create a mindful calming oasis in the Zen Den with resources to help regulate our leaders' minds and bodies. Let's create this environment for them!

Ms. Barlow PS 390Q Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Bayside, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teamson Home Demeter Waterfall Water Fountain with LED Lights and Pebble Stones for Patio Garden Backyard Decking Décor, 29.25 inch Tall, Gray • Amazon Business $136.99 1 $136.99
Sensory LED Bubble Tube 4FT with 10 Fish, 20 Color Remote and Tall Water Tower Tank LED Night Light for Kids Bedroom, Living Room Decor • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Kids Play Tent, Razee Large Playhouse Tent Indoor, Play House Kids Tent Castle Tent for Girls Boys, Play Cottage (Grey) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
The SEL Toolbox: Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Teach Kids to Generalize Learned Skills to Real-Life Situations • Amazon Business $22.92 1 $22.92

Materials cost

$308.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.62

Total project goal

$404.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$404.15

4 Donors

-$388.98

Donations toward project cost

-$343.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.17

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$0.00

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