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Ms. Quintana-Marofske from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Need to Calm Down!

Help me give my students sensory toys, Play-Doh, feelings & emotions mats, clipboards, and writing books (for journaling). We also need laminating sheets and fluorescent light covers to support their self-regulation throughout the day.

  • $388 goal

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Ms. Quintana-Marofske has another project! Donate to Let's Sit Down-New Tables & Chairs for Pre-K Bodies to help her classroom.

$2,184 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

Imagine this: you are four years old, and your parents dropped you off at a school with new faces and new expectations. You can't go to the pantry to get a snack when you please, and you don't have your favorite toy with you. And then you start crying. New school experiences can overwhelm young learners by shaping their ability to problem solve, regulate, and even decrease their confidence in meeting their needs. Please help me support my students with materials to help them in their journey to self-regulation.

By teaching students to know their feelings and exposing them to materials to help regulate their bodies and minds, we can open up a world of possibilities for self-regulation and the love for school.

With sensory toys, students can calm their nervous system after stress. With Play-Doh and feelings mats, students can label feelings. Using clipboards and writing books, students can journal their feelings. With laminating sheets, I can create individualized materials for problem-solving. Using fluorescent light covers, I can create a calming environment that will support students in self-regulation throughout the day.

Ms. Quintana-Marofske Chase Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GIFTEXPRESS Pack of 12 Letter Size Sketch Book Bound Spiral Premium Sketch Pads Set, Pencil Sketch Book 30 Sheets Each, 8.5" X 11" Side Wire Bound, White Blank Paper Sheets for Pencil, Ink, Pastel • Amazon Business $27.76 2 $55.52
Hortsun 12 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers, 4 x 2 ft Magnetic Fluorescent Light Filters to Relieve Eyestrain and Headaches for Home, Office, Hospital, Teacher Classroom Decoration (Blue Sky Cloud) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
9527 Product Thermal Laminating Pouches 5 Mil Clear Letter Size Laminating Sheets - 8.9 X 11.4 Inch (300 pcs/Pack) • Amazon Business $43.79 1 $43.79
Paper Junkie 48 Pack Small Blank Notebooks for Kids Bulk, Kraft Paper Journals for Students, Sketching Drawing, Writing (4.3 x 5.6 In) • Amazon Business $21.84 2 $43.68
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.93 1 $25.93
Curious Minds Busy Bags Set of 2 - Frog Sand Filled Animal Toy - Heavy Weighted Sandbag Animal Plush Bean Bag Toss - Shimmering Glitter Sensory, Stress, Fidget Toy ADHD Special Needs Soothing • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Small Clipboard Mini Clipboard 4.7''x 7.3'' Clip Board Memo Size Clipboard Cute Tiny for Writing Notepads (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
LESONG Sensory Squishy Toys Kids Toddlers - Fidget Toys Sensory Tubes Calming Down Tools Filled with Goo, Glitter, Small Fidget Keychain Toys - School Students Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$293.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.07

Total project goal

$387.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $387.15

1 Donor

-$329.08

Donations toward project cost

-$329.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$58.07

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 $0.00

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