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Mrs. Garibay from Salinas, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Better Classroom

Help me give my students a calming corner for when they have a hard time calming down.

  • $1,131 goal

This project expired on April 9, 2025.

This project expired on April 9, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a new teacher to this school. I have no calming corner for my students. Some of my students have anger management problems. They have special needs and need a calming corner. This would help them calm down instead of hitting others. I would like some bean bags and a carpet to create this corner for them to calm down. It would be great if you can help us out by creating this space for them to think twice before hitting or saying things to other students.

Mrs. Garibay Gavilan View 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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Salinas, CA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 14 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Espresso Large Blazer • Amazon Business $149.00 2 $298.00
Well Woven Kids Rugs Kaleidoscope Rainbow 9'10" x 13' Multi Color Pastel Modern Distressed Flat-Weave Area Rug • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4, Silver • Amazon Business $29.71 1 $29.71
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Mindfulness for Kids, Stress Toys for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Classroom, Calming Corner Items Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$827.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.53

Sales tax

 $75.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$960.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.53

Total project goal

$1,130.19

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