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Ms. Diaz from Oakland, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A First-Year Counselor’s Room of Comfort, Care, and Support!

Help me give my students a cozy and comfortable space where they feel seen, heard, and appreciated. The most expensive item is a bean bag for a calming corner in my office.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Diaz's classroom raised $416

This project is fully funded

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’m a first-year school counselor at a Title 1 school, and every day I’m reminded that every student deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. I want to create a space where they feel safe, truly welcome, and supported, a place that feels like a second home, where they know they belong and can be themselves without fear of judgment or being left behind. A space they can come to when they’re having a bad day, where they feel loved and appreciated, and where they’re gently guided toward self-regulation and growth.

Ms. Diaz Oakland Unity High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, 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

400 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Black Round Rug 6Ft for Bedroom Aesthetic, Fluffy Plush Circle Area Rugs for Living Room, Large Big Fuzzy Modern Cool Carpet for Baby Kids Teen Boys Mens, Office Playroom Nursery Apartment Home Decor • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $18.61 1 $18.61
Hadley Designs 11" x 14" Colorful Dark Calming Corner and Feelings Chart Posters, 9/Set (HDDX004AHGC9D) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Zhehao 20 Pieces Motivational Stress Ball Bulk for Adults Square Shape Brain Stress Relief Balls Quotes Foam Dice for Kids Classroom School Supplies Social Emotional Learning Anxiety Toys, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
FLDAS Boho Classroom Rainbow Decor Pillow Covers, Reading Calm Down Corner, Mental Health Decor for Therapist Office Home Playroom School Counselor Office Must Haves Pillow Case, 18X18 Set of 2 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LARKINROAD 4 Spanish Classroom Decorations Poster Set (11 x 14in Unframed) Spanish Learning For Kids Wall Art Spanish Mental Health Posters Motivational Wall Decor Spanish Calm Corner • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Allura & Arcia 52 Stress Less & Self Care Cards - Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises - Anxiety Relief & Relaxation • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Happy Place Motivational Mini Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
NOGRIT sensory room must haves Counseling Office Must Haves,Counselor Office Must Haves Classroom Pillows Cover 18x18,Classroom School Counselor Office Must Haves Counseling Office Decor pillow covers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$291.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.50

Sales tax

 $26.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.38

Total project goal

$415.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.85

4 Donors

-$415.85

Donations toward project cost

-$353.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.38

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