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Ms. Rocio from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Place

Help me give my students a beautiful carpet for them to have a peaceful place where they can regulate their emotions.

  • $416 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

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

I teach a classroom of fifteen three-year-old students who are full of emotions, and at times, those feelings overwhelm them. There are times when they need a calm and comfortable place to regulate their emotions. The carpet will give them a visual place where they can go whenever they feel the need to be on their own. By supporting this project, you will be providing my students with a comfortable and supportive place where they can express their emotions and regulate them.

The carpet and the materials, thoughtfully chosen, will play a significant role in supporting my students' learning and regulating their emotions.

The carpet will provide a welcoming place where my students can gather for a quiet reflection of their emotions. These items will create a calm physical environment, which will be beneficial for our young learners who may, at times, struggle with transitions and emotions. Sitting in a defined place can reduce overstimulation and help students feel ready to engage.

Furthermore, sensory-friendly materials can support students' emotional well-being and academic growth. Both the carpet and the sensory materials will create a nurturing place where my students can manage their emotions effectively and concentrate on learning.

Ms. Rocio Chessie Dentley Roberts 30 Grades PreK-2

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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.

Elizabeth, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Social Emotional Learning Carpet - 4' x 6' Oval - Blue - Emotions and Feelings Classroom Rug • Kaplan Early Learning Company $166.46 1 $166.46
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 $26.99 1 $26.99
hand2mind ColorMix Sensory Tubes, Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Kids Anxiety Relief, Stress Toys for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys for Counselors, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner Classroom • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Yaomiao 4 Pcs Shatterproof Feeling Mirror for Kids Handheld Social Emotional Learning Toddler Unbreakable Mirror Anger Management Toys for Calm Down Corner Autism Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Sax Antique Style Picture Frame Paper, 13-1/2 x 15-1/2 Inches, 50 Sheets, White • School Specialty $19.42 1 $19.42
Kasfalci See My Feelings Mirror,Shatterproof Mirror for Kids,Social Emotional Learning Emotion Flash Cards,Autism Learning Materials,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom &Home • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$314.72

Vendor shipping charges

$4.14

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.40

Total project goal

$415.98

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