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Mrs. Montiel from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Area

Help me give my students a calm area in the classroom which provides a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to relax and refocus.

  • $1,015 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 students are wonderful, eager students who often deal with many emotions. A calm area in the classroom will provide a safe space for students to go to when they feel their emotions are high and need a little breather to regain control.

This calming space which has a rug, calming toys, sensory items and headphones for soothing music will help create a calming area for those who need a break.

This area will allow students to learn how to solve problems and self-regulate their emotions. These are very important life skills. Young children need to learn these skills now, so they can be successful in school and life. Without these skills they will struggle with both.

Mrs. Montiel Trinity Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

14 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
nuLOOM Pinkie Handprint Nursery Kids Area Rug, 5 ft x 8 ft, Multi • Amazon Business $57.38 1 $57.38
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Large-38in, Solid Navy Blue (BLG-BP019) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones with Mic, Black MDR-ZX110AP • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
hPlay Gummy P16 Portable CD Player Boombox AM FM Digital Tuning Radio, Aux Line-in, Headphone Jack, Foldable Carrying Handle (Violet) • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
TBC The Best Crafts Watercolor Pencils,72 Professional Color Pencil Set for Adult and Kids, Art Drawing Pencils for Coloring,Painting • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 (484 Pieces) • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.08 1 $26.08
SHARPIE S-Note Creative Markers, Highlighters, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.89 1 $25.89
SkillEase Exploding Emotions Flashcards and Game: 2 in 1, Social Emotional Learning, Emotion and Feeling Cards for Kids, Teaches Social Skills in a Hilarious Family Game, Autism Game for Therapy • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
8 Boho Calming Corner Classroom Posters Preschool Classroom Decorations - Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Sensory Lights, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Unique Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Air Dry Clay 36 Colors, Soft & Ultra Light, Modeling Clay for Kids with Accessories, Tools and Tutorials • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lamp Lava 2179 14.5-Inch, with White Wax, Clear Liquid, Tri-Colored Globe, Hand Painted Base Rainbow • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hapinest Rotating Art Supplies Organizer Storage Caddy for Kids | Crayon Marker and Pencil Organization for School Desk Teachers Classrooms and Crafts at Home • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Zenacolor 72 Colored Pencils Set - Numbered Coloring Pencils in Metal Case - Art supplies Color Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, Adults and Artists • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
4 Colorful Feelings Chart For Kids Learning Posters For Walls - List Of Feelings Poster For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom Decorations, Periodic Table Of Emotions Poster For School Counselors • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
U.S. Art Supply 5.5" x 8.5" Sketch Book Pad, Pack of 3, 100 Sheets Each, 60lb (100gsm) - Spiral Bound Artist Sketching Drawing Paper Pad, Acid-Free - Graphite Colored Pencils, Charcoal - Adult Student • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
United States Puzzle for Kids - 70 Piece - USA Map Puzzle 50 States with Capitals - Childrens Jigsaw Geography Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8, 5, 6, 7, 8-10 Year Olds - US Puzzle Maps for Kids Learning • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Adult Coloring Book Set: 6 Book Set - 4 Mandalas Books Plus Pattens and Tranquility - Quality Thick Easy Tear-Out Pages! (Standard) (Original Version) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), Kids Art Supplies, Colored Pencils For Kids, Gifts for Boys & Girls, 4+ [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $14.23 1 $14.23
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SANTSUN How I'm Feeling Today?Posters, Feelings Chart(Emotions Poster) for Toddler and Kid. Perfect Educational Tool and Classroom Decorations for Classroom, Homeschool, Teachers and Parents(17x24in) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Carson Dellosa – Social Problem-Solving Bulletin Board Set, Classroom Décor, 7 Pieces • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
All Emotions Matter (Series: What Matters To You?) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Kindness Makes Me Stronger: Children’s Book about Magic of Kindness, Empathy and Respect (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
The How to Draw Book for Kids: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Cute and Silly Things • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids: 40 Awesome Activities to Help Children Calm Down, Cope, and Regain Control • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Word Search Book for Smart Kids 9-12: Challenging Search and Find Puzzle Games for Boys and Girls Ages 9 to 12 Years Old to Sharpen the Mind • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Big Feelings Book for Children: Mindfulness Moments to Manage Anger, Excitement, Anxiety, and Sadness • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $6.40 1 $6.40
Carson Dellosa Be Clever Wherever Things on Rings Calming Strategies, PreK-Grade 5, Book Ring and Calming Strategies, Breathing Techniques, Yoga Poses, Counting Exercises Flash Cards (16 pc) • Amazon Business $6.22 1 $6.22
BUNMO Stretchy Strings 12pck Mini | Calming Monkey Noodles | Perfect Fidget Toys for Anxiety & Stress | Hours of Fun for Kids | Great Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
BUNMO Stretchy Sensory Toys 6pk | Perfect Fidget Toy for Anxiety & Stress | Super Calming Fidget Toys | Focus & Stimulation | Fun & Engaging Autism Toys • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Genius Edition Word Search Puzzles for Kids: Ages 8-12 | Activity Book with 100 Word Searches • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Need a Hug / Necesito un abrazo (Bilingual) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Little Skill Seekers: Word Searches • Amazon Business $2.84 1 $2.84

Materials cost

$751.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $68.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$862.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.12

Total project goal

$1,014.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,014.14

2 Donors

-$864.27

Donations toward project cost

-$862.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.87

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