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Mrs. Estrada from San Antonio, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Safe Space: Learning to Deal with Big Feelings

Help me give my students the gift of self regulation and appropriately dealing with their big feelings by using a calming corner.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Estrada's classroom raised $484

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

I would like to create a calming corner in my classroom to provide students with an opportunity to self regulate and deal with their big feelings. This calming corner will serve as a safe place for students to learn how to express their emotions.

A calming corner is an opportunity to promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and independence in students.

This allows them to deal with challenges they may face in the classroom environment.

The calming corner will help students learn how to breathe, relax and refocus. It is a chance for students to express themselves. Sensory items will help students to calm down and refocus. Breathing techniques and books dealing with emotions will help them during difficult moments, at the same time allowing them to remain in the class and know that they are part of the classroom community.

Mrs. Estrada Bonham Academy (3-8) Grades PreK-2

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.

San Antonio, TX 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Gaming, Reading, and Watching TV, Laguna Lounger, Microsuede - Tide Pool • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Lucid Hearing - Bluetooth HearMuffs for Children - Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Ideal for Kids 5-10 Years Old - WHITE • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Mewkou 3.5 LB Dinosaur Weighted Stuffed Animals, 24 Inch Weighted Plush Animals Dino Plush Throw Pillow, Super Soft Cartoon Hugging Toy Gifts for Bedding • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
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 $23.26 1 $23.26
Thought-Spot I Know What to Do Feeling_Moods Task & Behavior Chart: Autism - ADHD - Helps Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices (Spanish/English Moods/Feeling Flipbook) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Calming Corner Bulletin Board (TCR7118) Large • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Learn Breathing Patterns, Mindfulness for Kids Anxiety Relief, Tactile Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
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
2 Pack Marble Maze Mat Fidget Sensory Tactile Sensory Toys Stress Relief Toys Anxiety Relief Toys Calming Toys for School Classroom Reduce Stress Anxiety Improve Focus (Vivid Style, 8.7 x 6.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
DULEFUN 12pcs Stress Ball Toys for Kids Adults, Squishy Balls Squeeze Fidget Toys Sensory Stress Balls Set Filled with Water Beads to Relax Stress Toys for Office Classroom Party Favors for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
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
The Emotions Book: A Little Story About Big Emotions (Brave Kids Press) • Amazon Business $10.41 1 $10.41
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Calm Down Corner Bulletin Board Decor Calming Corner Poster Set for Classroom Feelings Mental Health Posters Emotional Chart for Kids Classroom Wall Decorations School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Little Monkey Calms Down (Hello Genius) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Incredibly Incredible Me: An Inspirational Coloring Book for Girls • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Magically Mindful Me: Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
My Awesome Affirmations: Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.71 1 $6.71
What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: A No Hitting Book for Toddlers • Amazon Business $6.40 1 $6.40
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Need a Hug / Necesito Un Abrazo (Bilingual) [Spanish] • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$375.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.47

Total project goal

$483.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$483.11

6 Donors

-$453.11

Donations toward project cost

-$385.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.96

match offer

-$30.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

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$0.00

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