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Mrs. Nemes from Baltimore, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching Students Calming Strategies in a Crazy World!

Help me give my students the tools to calm their bodies and focus during virtual learning times.

  • $213 goal

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My Students

I work in a low-income, high poverty school district in Baltimore City, where my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. I am finding that more and more students struggle with self regulation skills, and lack the support outside of school to learn this crucial life skill!

Before our students walk into the school building, they have often already faced numerous different obstacles, most being out of their control.

Many of my students are being raised in single parent households, are often in charge of their younger siblings and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. Many of them have experienced traumatic situations as a result of high crime and violence in the neighborhood. These students need to learn how to calm their mind and body so they are ready and available to learn!

My Project

I work with many different student groups to help support social emotional learning. In a time of virtual learning, it is important that our students learn ways to calm their brains, after hours in front of the computer screen. This is a skill that can help them beyond school years and into their every day lives.

Research shows that breathing techniques have numerous benefits to both our mental and physical health.

These include lowering stress levels, increased focus, and lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. The books and activity will help my students learn different ways to breath for different moments in life. The breathing balls will be dropped off at our students houses to increase engagement, and provide a hands on tool for our students to use at any time.

Mrs. Nemes Moravia Park Elementary School 105 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.

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Baltimore, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toy (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Expanding Sphere from 5.6" to 12.5" for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with DNA Spiky Textures (3-Pack) Colorful Sensory Toy and Stress Relief for Kids, Adults - Squeezy Water Beads - Promote Calm Focus for ADHD, Autism • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Empowerment Cards for Kids – 45 Action Packed and Fun Self Esteem Exercises - Mindfulness, Encouragement, Self-Compassion, Relaxation, Body Awareness, Feelings, Fun, Dreams • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toy (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Expanding Sphere from 5.6" to 12.5" for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
A Little SPOT Stays Home: A Story About Viruses And Safe Distancing • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Melissa & Doug Sketch Pad (9 x 12 inches) - 50 Sheets, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$140.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.91

Total project goal

$212.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $212.75

3 Donors

-$212.75

Donations toward project cost

-$180.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.91

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