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Mrs. Rios from South Gate, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students journals, sensory sand, books, pillows, plush toys, stickers, sand timers, match me games, play dough, and much more to create a calming area.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rios's classroom raised $900

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

My inclusive classroom needs a beautiful welcoming calming area. The materials that I am requesting will help create an amazing space and provide tools and resources that will help my little learners build their social skills by engaging in mindful activities. My young kids like journaling, drawing, breathing, holding a soft push toy or pillow, and need comfort. My classroom family is learning to recognize their emotions and feelings, and find happiness, understand how wonderful they are, and mindfulness. More than ever kids need a safe seat to release stress, relax, and enjoy school. Play dough, sensory sand, journals, books, plush toys, games, and a welcoming environment is key!

A calming area can help students reduce stress and anxiety.

I need lots of tools to work together with my students so they can focus on learning. I appreciate your generosity.

Mrs. Rios Stanford Primary Center 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.

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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
How Do I Feel Journals - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 4 $104.24
Writing Practice A Set Of 4 Books (Writing Fun Pack): Write And Practice Capital Letters, Small Letters, Patterns and Numbers 1 to 10 • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Pair of Elephant & Piggie Soft Stuffed Animal Plush Toys – 7” & 5” Sitting • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
IRIS USA 6 Quart Clip Box, Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Secure Latching Buckles, Organizing Container for Office, School, Kids and Craft Room, Large, Clear/Seafoam Blue, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Know Your Emotions Book - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
MassJoy Very Soft Cat Big Hugging Pillow Plush Kitten Kitty Stuffed Animals Gray • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Basket Plush Baby Dolls Soft Multicultural Sensory Babies Toy Set 6 Piece Interchangeable Clothes Stuffed Plush Figures for All Ages • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh(r) Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 1 $27.86
YOTTOY Contemporary Collection | Rainbow Fish Colorful Soft Toy – 12” • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Talking Plush Soft & Cuddly Stuffed Toy, Features Phrases & Songs! • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kinetic Sand, Online Exclusive 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with 2lbs Each of Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
S&S Worldwide, Sensory Bead Balls Set Of 3, (17788) • Quill.com $22.49 1 $22.49
Trend Enterprises 156' Four Seasons Terrific Trimmers Variety Pack, 48 Pack (T-92914) • Quill.com $22.13 1 $22.13
Trend Match Me Games, Alphabet • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Trend Match Me Games, Colors & Shapes • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Relax and Be Happy: Mindfulness for Children CD Set - 2 CD Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.86 1 $18.86
KIDS PREFERRED Llama Llama Red Pajama Large Stuffed Animal, 13” • Amazon Business $16.45 1 $16.45
Llama Llama's Holiday Library • Amazon Business $16.27 1 $16.27
Trend Stinky Stickers Variety Pack, "Seasons and Holidays", 480/Pk (T580M) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Yoya Toys Liquimo - Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults (3-Pack) - Hourglass Liquid Bubbler - Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy - Stress Management - Cool Desk Décor • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
MindWare Sensory Genius Stress Balls, 3/Pack (MWA13785009) • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights 4" Bold Block Multi-Themed Letters, 230/Pack • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
MerryMakers Pete the Kitty Plush Doll, 8.5-Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Creative Teaching Press 6" Pencils, Assorted Colors (CTP6592) • Quill.com $10.79 1 $10.79
BUNMO Sensory Toys - Calming Textured Silly Stretchy Strings and Sensory Toys for Autistic Children. Stocking Stuffers for Kids 8-12 Ideal Autistic Toys - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pete the Cat Take-Along Storybook Set: 5-Book 8x8 Set • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers Combo Pack, 4/Pack • Quill.com $7.01 1 $7.01
D.J. Inkers Suns Cut-Outs • Quill.com $6.92 1 $6.92
D.J. Inkers Rainbows Cut-Outs • Quill.com $6.83 1 $6.83
Carson-Dellosa Hearts Cut-Outs • Quill.com $6.29 1 $6.29
Carson-Dellosa Snowmen Shape Stickers • Quill.com $6.11 1 $6.11
Carson-Dellosa Snowflakes Cut-Outs • Quill.com $5.30 1 $5.30

Materials cost

$663.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$60.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.88

Total project goal

$899.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$899.21

1 Donor

-$764.33

Donations toward project cost

-$764.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$134.88

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$0.00

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