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Ms. Fail from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Upgraded Calming Corner

Help me give my students various fidgets and sensory items to create a calming corner in our classroom.

  • $246 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A calming corner is something that has been requested by my students since the beginning of school. We have been using some of our extra time before dismissal and built in time during community meeting to create a wish list of items students in grades 3-8 would like to have and relax with in the classroom. The students have finally put together the final list of decorations, fidgets, posters and sensory items.

A calming corner would allow students having a hard time to move into a different space in the classroom, take a safe break and return to their academics within 10 minutes.

Having a space where students can transition to a different space, have a small activity to complete, like a breathing activity, but still hear the lesson while it is happening will allow students to manage emotions and still get the lesson.

Ms. Fail Luis Munoz - Marin 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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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

500 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOENVIVS Plastic Storage Container 12 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, Stackable Shoe Organizer Boxes Storage Baskets for Organizing Closet Organizers and Storage, Clear+Grey • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Bake Shop - Pretend Play Kindergarten Learning Activities, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3-4+, Toddler Gifts for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
8 Greenery Calming Corner Posters For Classroom Must Haves For Teachers - Calm Down Corner Supplies Elementary, Feelings Chart For Kids Ages 4-8, Emotions Chart For Kids, Calming Corner Items Kids • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
GiftAmaz Social Emotional Learning Toys - Big Feelings Carrot Social Emotional Games for Kids - 26 Facial Expressions, 10 Educational Flashcard - Preschool Learning Activities Birthday for Kid 3-6 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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 $16.95 1 $16.95
9 Calming Corner Posters Classroom, Calm Down Corner Feelings Chart for Kids, Mental Health Posters, Classroom Educational Poster Emotions Chart Coping Skills, Preschool Classroom Wall Art Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
S&O Mental Health Posters for Office & School - Mental Health Office Decor - Mental Health Wall Art Therapy Counseling Office Decor - Therapy Posters Mental Health Decor - Psychology Decor - 10PC • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Hibery 5 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls, Soft Stress Balls Monkey Balls, Sensory Fidgets Toys, Rainbow Pom Ball, Colorful Bouncy Ball / Stress / Sensory Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DULEFUN Stress Balls 12pcs Squishy Balls for Adults Stress Relief Squeeze Fidget Balls Set for Party Favors Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KLT Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: 3PCS Sensory Balls to Anxiety Relief, Anti Fidget Toys Squishy Squeeze Ball for Kids with Autism, Classroom Prizes and Stocking Stuffers (2.5") • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
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 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$176.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.82

Total project goal

$245.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.48

4 Donors

-$169.05

Donations toward project cost

-$147.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.61

match offer

-$72.03

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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