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Ms. Ventura from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Area to Ease an Emotional and Behavioral Storm

Help me give my students with special needs a means to manage their emotions, behavior, and sensory needs with a calming area with a floor rocker, reading nook, and liquid play tiles.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ventura's classroom raised $1,207

This project is fully funded

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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

My class which consists of students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, grades K to 5, wants to thrive in an environment that allows them to access their academics. However, at times, their behavior, emotions, and sensory needs get in the way.

Having a calming area such as a sensory nook can help my students self-regulate such behaviors, emotions, and sensory needs so that they can function at their highest ability in school.

Being able to sit in a designated quiet area, play with sensory toys and/or utilize a weighted blanket can provide them with a place to relax, find comfort, calm their mind, and get their focus back. It helps improve their visual, auditory, and tactile processing and their fine and gross motor skills.

To see the smile on their faces when they are able to conquer such obstacles and have success in their learning is what makes my job so worthwhile. I want my students to continue to thrive and a calming area can provide that resource for success.

Ms. Ventura Grand View Blvd Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

6 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners - 10488-BL -10488 Soft Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Blue • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
KidKraft Little Dreamer Deluxe Reading Nook, Children's Bookcase Furniture with Storage Bins, Gift for Ages 3-8 44 x 15.8 x 54.2 • Amazon Business $155.76 1 $155.76
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Florensi Kids Weighted Blanket, Removable Bamboo Duvet Cover, 5lb Weighted Comforter in Blue & Gray, Toddlers Weighted Blanket, Cooling Blanket for Kids and Adults, Machine Washable Cover • Amazon Business $55.30 1 $55.30
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Sapphire Smartmax, 3ft • Amazon Business $54.98 1 $54.98
UTEX Kids Sling Bookshelf, Magazine Rack - Book Rack for Kids,Book Organizer (White) • Amazon Business $52.95 1 $52.95
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat, EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles Protective Flooring for Gym Equipment and Cushion for Workouts , Blue, 1/2" Thick, 6 Titles (Pack of 2) covering 48 Square Feet • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Behaviour Keyring – Visual Communication and Behaviour Management Tool Compatible with PECS Symbols and Boardmaker PCS Software (for ADHD, ASD, Autism, Kids, Children, Toddlers) • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Autism & Prosperity Kids Time Schedule Tasks Autistic Children Learning Materials Set, ASD Boys Girl Teen Visual Timer Magnet Pecs Card Special Needs No 1-3 Toddlers Age 3 4 5-7 8-12 Sensory Toys Gift • Amazon Business $47.47 1 $47.47
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 3 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Toddler, Baby, Teenager, Boys, Girls - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Items for Sleep - Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $24.60 1 $24.60
WHIMSYYY Moving Sand Art Liquid Motion Bubbler Flowing Sand Art Picture Desktop Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Voted Best Gift!(Ocean Heart) • Amazon Business $18.92 1 $18.92
Eeypy, Metal Sign Reading Will TAKE You Everywhere Love Reading Sign, Book Lovers Sign, Reading Girl, Wall Art • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning, Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Mocozim Retro Metal Tin Sign Life is Like A Book Poster Reading Decor Vintage Wall for Living Room Office Classroom Library Cafe Courtyard Decoration 8x12 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Vintage Wall Decor Metal Tin Sign-It's A Good Day to Read A Book Garden Library Bar Cafe Living Room Bathroom Art Wall Decoration Plaque Poster 8x12 inches • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Love Reading Poster, Books Give A Soul to The Universe Wings to The Mind Vintage Metal Sign for Wall Poster for Home Kitchen Bar Coffee Shop 8x12inch • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$899.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$82.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,025.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.00

Total project goal

$1,206.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,206.68

2 Donors

-$542.84

Donations toward project cost

-$512.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$603.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$512.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.50

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$0.00

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