Help me give my students a place to decompose and center themselves in the classroom!
$516 goal
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
Celebrating 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
Creating a calming corner in my classroom is an essential step in supporting the emotional well-being of all students, especially in today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming world. A calming corner gives children a safe, welcoming space to self-regulate, reflect on their feelings, and learn coping strategies. It helps students build emotional intelligence and resilience, skills that are just as important as academic learning. With tools like sensory items, reflection cards, and breathing guides, this space encourages students to take healthy breaks and return to learning focused and calm.
This calming corner also plays a powerful role in advancing racial justice in the classroom.
Many students of color come to school facing unique stressors related to racism, bias, and inequity, whether directly or indirectly. Providing a dedicated space that affirms their emotions and supports their mental health helps ensure every student feels valued, safe, and seen. It’s a concrete way to acknowledge and care for the whole child, especially those who may not always have access to emotional support systems outside of school.
By funding this calming corner with a rug, fidgets and dough, you are not just giving supplies; you are investing in equity and inclusion. You're helping create a classroom that recognizes the emotional needs of all students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. This space sends a clear message: every child’s well-being matters and they deserve support, compassion, and dignity in their learning environment. Your contribution will help make that vision a reality every single day.
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
28 students impacted
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Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Safari Sunset Stripes Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6"
• Amazon Business
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$40.00
1
$40.00
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3
• School Specialty
$18.37
1
$18.37
Learning Resources Big Feelings Nesting Fruit Friends Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Assorted Colors (LER6376)
• Quill.com
$17.00
1
$17.00
Fidget Slug - 7.5" 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Fidget Toy (assorted colors, calming corner, social emotional awareness learning)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$17.00
1
$17.00
Fun a Ton Stretchy Dough Ball (2 Balls) Fidget Toy Stress Balls for Adults and Kids Neon Color Slow Rising Squishy Balls Sensory Products Stress Relief Toy Therapy Putty 401-2s
• Amazon Business
$8.55
1
$8.55
Learning Resources S’Mores Break!™ Sensory Fidget Activity Set, Sensory Fidget Toys, Social Emotional Learning, Fidget Toys, Calming Toys, SEL Skills, Ages 3+,19 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$8.29
1
$8.29
Materials cost
$362.57
Vendor shipping charges
$6.82
Sales tax
$33.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$438.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$77.30
Total project goal
$515.31
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Villalobos and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
