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Ms. Mauldin from Eagle River, AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Counselor Calming and Self Regulation Center

Help me give my students stress and anxiety relief options, as well as emotional regulation assistance in my school counselor calming center when students are feeling too overwhelmed with their learning environment.

  • $743 goal

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

My Project

Dear Potential Donors,

In our school, we believe that every child deserves a safe space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported.

As a school counselor, my mission is to create a space where students can calm down, reflect, and learn the skills necessary to manage their emotions and behavior. That’s why I’m asking for your support to help create a Calming and Self-Regulation Center that will provide students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions in a healthy way.

Many of the students I work with experience stress, anxiety, and other emotions that can interfere with their learning and well-being. A dedicated space where they can take a break, self-regulate, and learn coping strategies will make a world of difference. With your help, we can provide essential resources that will empower students to take control of their emotional health and develop resilience.

The funds raised for this project will go toward purchasing items that promote calmness, focus, and self-regulation.

How will this project help?

Emotional Regulation: Students will learn how to recognize their emotions and develop skills to manage them effectively, reducing outbursts and stress.

Improved Focus & Behavior: A quiet, calming space allows students to reset and refocus, leading to improved behavior and academic engagement.

Increased Resilience: By learning self-regulation techniques early on, students will build emotional resilience that will support them throughout their lives.

Safe & Supportive Environment: This center will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where students can retreat when feeling overwhelmed, ensuring they always have a place to go to re-center themselves.

I truly believe that with the right tools, every child can thrive emotionally and academically. Your support will provide them with the chance to do just that.

Thank you for considering my project.

Warmly,

Ms. Sarah

Ms. Mauldin Ravenwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Eagle River, AK View local requests Never Before Funded 700 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 8 $135.92
Gemmicc Magnetic Tiles 100 PCS w/ 2 Cars, STEM Approved Educational Magnet BuildingToys, Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98
1100pcs Ferrite Putty, Fidget Toys, Fidget Toys Adults, Desk Fidgets Toys for Office Stress/Anxiety Relief,Gifts for Teen，Adults Gifts • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Logest 6 Pack Hand Therapy Putty Set for Kids and Adults - Hand & Finger Sensory Putty Dough 3-OZ Each 6 Resistance Levels for Exercise Puddy Rehabilitation & Strengthening Stress & Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Asago Magnetic Building Toys for Kids, 88pcs Magnetic Tiles Toddler Toys, Magnet Blocks Sticks & Ball Creativity Game, STEM Brain Development Kit for Preschool Girls,Boys Ideal Gift Set • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube - Sensory Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.25" Cube - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.45 4 $37.80
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Party Favors | Stress Balls for Adults - Squishy Balls, Goody Bag Stuffers | Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Ball for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $18.74 2 $37.48
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 6 $20.64
JOYPRO Magnetic Slime Putty, Magnetic Space Putty Slime with Upgraded Magnet Toys for Kids Adults, Fidget Toy Stress Reliever Puddy Toys for Christmas Birthday Gifts Stocking Stuffers (2 Pack, Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98

Materials cost

$583.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.39

Total project goal

$742.62

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