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Ms. Allen from Raleigh, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Virtual Calming Corner

Help me give my students an iPad and headphones to create a Virtual Calming Corner where they can practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and emotional coping strategies.

  • 4 donors
  • $1,192 goal

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An iPad and headphones will provide students with a designated space to calm down, refocus, and build self-regulation skills. Using apps like Calm, Smiling Mind, and GoNoodle, students will engage in guided breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and relaxation techniques when they feel overwhelmed. This will help them return to class ready to learn rather than shutting down or acting out due to frustration. The iPad will also allow students to listen to calming music, watch peaceful nature scenes, or follow along with self-soothing exercises, providing them with personalized emotional support when they need it most.

This Virtual Calming Corner will be a game-changer for students who struggle with emotional regulation.

Throughout the school day, students will be able to take a short break to use the iPad, helping them reset their emotions and improve their focus in class. For example, a student experiencing anxiety before a test can use a breathing exercise app to reduce stress and boost confidence. A student who feels frustrated after a difficult situation with a peer can listen to a guided meditation to regain composure. These tools will empower students to manage their emotions independently and return to learning with a clear mind and a positive attitude.

My students are resilient, curious, and eager to succeed, but many face emotional challenges that make it difficult to focus. This Virtual Calming Corner will provide them with the skills and resources they need to thrive, both academically and emotionally. By supporting this project, you are helping students develop lifelong coping strategies that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for making a difference in their well-being and success!

Ms. Allen Walnut Creek 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.

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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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Raleigh, 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

680 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods Max 2nd generation - headphones with mic • Best Buy Education $549.99 1 $549.99
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$898.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $70.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,012.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$178.69

Total project goal

$1,191.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,191.28

3 Donors

-$1,166.28

Donations toward project cost

-$991.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.94

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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