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Ms. Z from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Settle Down Cupcake!

Help me give my students down time! Sometimes they are overwhelmed and I want them to know there are ways to calm down and be at peace within themselves.

  • $322 goal

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My Students

My students are the most special in the world. They live in one of the poorest places in the world, but they don't know it, because they are rich in the spirit of learning. They love to discover new things!

One of the best things to see is the light go on, I am here to help make that happen for them.

Once that switch of understanding flicks on, there is no stopping them. Such excitement in our classroom! They love coming to school everyday!

My Project

These things I have chosen will help a student to be at peace with themselves, if they learn as a child, they will remember how to do it as an adult and pass on to their children!

If a student is feeling overwhelmed, I want them to have a safe space to calm themselves down.

Maybe choose a fidget, a water game, or a coloring page. Just the thought of concentrating on a coloring page can be calming!

I want my students to be able to control their behaviors and emotions, I think I can show them how with these chosen materials.

Ms. Z Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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. Z

Philadelphia, PA 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aubliss Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair - Plush Animal Toy Organizer for Kids, Girls and Children | Extra Large | 23 Inch Long YKK Zipper | Premium Cotton Canvas • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Squeeze Craft Color Changing Frudge Putty Heat Sensitive - 4 Pack Slime Putty - 2 Oz per Container - for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Event Prizes, Slime Parties, Educational Game, Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag - Cover Only - Large Triangle Beanbag Chair for Kids - 180+ Plush Toys Holder - Floor Pillows Organizer for Girls - 100% Cotton Canvas - Gray Roses • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Glitter Wand, Magic Wonder Tube - for Kids, Teachers, Therapists, Sensory Room, Classroom, Talking or Pointing Stick, Pool Floats, Autistic, ADHD, SPD. Jumbo Size. 4 Different Multicolored Tubes • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Crayola Colored Pencils, 36 Premium Quality, Long-Lasting, Pre-Sharpened Pencils Non-Toxic Colored Pencil Set for Adult Coloring Books or Kids 4 & Up, Great for Shading, Gradation, Line Art & More • Amazon Business $5.73 4 $22.92
YUE ACTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer for Sensory Toys, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Calm Relaxing Desk Toys, Anxiety Toys, Autism Toys, ADHD Fidget Toys, Assorted Colors, Pack of 3(Style#1) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TANGLE Set of 3 Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $14.16 1 $14.16
Fix Your Dragon’s Attitude: Help Your Dragon To Adjust His Attitude. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Bad Attitude, Negative Behaviors, and Attitude Adjustment. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Feelings in a Jar: A Fun Game for All Ages for Endless Play & Interaction • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Temper Tamers In a Jar®: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$239.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.27

Total project goal

$321.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $321.82

7 Donors

-$222.41

Donations toward project cost

-$192.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.61

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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