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Ms. Sanquanita Nellum from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Classroom Vibes

Help me give my students sensory tools to promote learning and ease anxiety in the classroom.

  • $386 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 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

Some of the my students struggle with focusing on a task for long periods of time or getting started on a task that may be difficult for them. With access to the sensory tools, my students with specific needs will have better access to the learning materials when their sensory needs are met. My students can also use the sensory toys to ease anxiety that may arise from assessments and other difficult tasks.

Our library corner is also in need of a rug and stuffed animals that are designed to ease anxiety or provide other emotional support.

My student will have access to a safe space in the classroom whenever they need emotional or social support.

Ms. Sanquanita Nellum George Washington Carver Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Rectangle Read Media Center Rug Gray 4'W x 6'H • Staples $129.00 1 $129.00
Pillow Pets 16” Appa Stuffed Animal, Nickelodeon Avatar The Last Airbender Plush Toy, white • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
Schylling NeeDoh Glow in The Dark The Groovy Glowing Glob - Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls - Set of 2 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Cool Cat - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 3 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.5" Wide - Color May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
Worldwide Buddies: Hermelindo, Axolotl Plush Toy - 8" Stuffed Animal Fidget Toy (calming corner friend) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

Materials cost

$269.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.89

Total project goal

$385.95

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