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Mrs. Collis from Ayden, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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There's No Place Like Home: Part 2

Help me give my students materials for our "calm corner" of the music room to help them deescalate, de-stress and find peace from a busy school day!

  • 2 donors
  • $449 goal

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Mrs. Collis has another project! Donate to “You Can’t Tune a Fish!” to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $181.
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My Project

Middle school is such a tough time for students. They are going through so much growth academically and socially. It can be very common for students to feel overwhelmed and just need a break every once and a while.

This project will help to provide materials and activities for our music room "Calm Corner" that will be used to help student deescalate, de-stress, and find peace during a busy school day.

There have many instances where students have been overwhelmed or just having a bad day from something that happened at home. Providing this space and these materials will help their mental health and will help them to feel like that have a place to go when things are getting tough and then just need some time.

As middle school teachers we are invested in building rapport with our students so that they know we care and want to see them succeed. Creating this space for them will also help them to feel seen, understood, and cared for!

Thank you so much for your support in helping to create this peaceful environment in our classroom during such a busy time of the year!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Collis

Mrs. Collis Ayden Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Ayden, NC 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students Bulk Classroom Headsets Adjustable School Earphones On Ear with 3.5mm Jack for Youth Adults, Teacher Must Have Supplies(White Color) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Sooez 6 Pack Extra Large Pencil Box, Plastic Pencil Case Crayon Box Bulk, Clear Marker Organizer Plastic Containers with Lid, Stackable Storage Box for Craft, Pen, Art, School Supply, Multicolor • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
15Pcs 6" Mini Basketball Balls Bulk Small Basketball Set with Pump, PVC Small Basketball for Over The Door Basketball Hoop Games Party Favors Indoor Outdoor Play Adults Kids Pool Beach Basketball • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
20 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Colorful Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper, Pencil Pouch Bags for Classroom Bulk Pencil Pouch Box Pencil Case for Storing School Teacher Supplies 5 Colors • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
10 Pack Adult Coloring Book Super Set - Bundle with 10 Adult Coloring Books for Women, Men Featuring Mandalas and More | Advanced Coloring Books Bulk • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bulk Activity Books for Adults Seniors Teens Super Set ~ 8 Advanced Coloring Books Filled with Puzzles, Crosswords, Color by Number, Connect The Dots, Coloring Activities (Over 400 Pages Total) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Inflatable Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 16 PCS 3D Squeeze Toys Stress Balls Bulk Party Favors for Kids Toys It Pop Fidgets Pack Autism Sensory Toys Toddler Toys ADHD Toys Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Aoriher 36 Pcs Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Stress Balls Bulk Quotes Inspirational Funny Foam Toys Hand Exercise Gifts for Office Small Toys for Motivating Supply(Classic Color) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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 1 $16.99
30 Pcs Motivational Star Stress Balls 2.2 Inch Stress Relief Ball with Quotes Colorful Foam Ball Inspirational Hand Exercise Toys for Relieve Anxiety Party Favors School Carnival Reward (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
4 Pack Wooden Puzzle Games Brain Teasers Toy- 3D Puzzles for Teens and Adults - Wooden Logic Puzzle Wood Snake Cube Magic Cube Magic Ball Brain Teaser Intellectual Removing Assembling Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ArtCreativity Spiky Hedge Balls for Kids (Bulk Pack of 24) Soft Sensory Balls in Various Vibrant Colors, Calming Sensory Fidget Toys for Autistic Children, Fun Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.73 1 $11.73
Y-times 300PCS Mental Health Awareness Stickers, Multicolor Vinyl Waterproof for Water Bottle Laptop, Modern Contemporary Style, Stickers • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04
Point Games Memory Run - Electronic Memory Handheld Game with Lights - Competitive Maze Challenge Gameplay -Cognitive Developmental Brain Teaser Puzzle Toy - Kids Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$321.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.31

Total project goal

$448.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.73

1 Donor

-$387.69

Donations toward project cost

-$329.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.15

match offer

-$61.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.16

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