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Mrs. Salcedo from Sylmar, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students the gift of a calming corner. Middle school classrooms are not known to have a classroom space where students can decompress and relax when overwhelmed. I would love this for my students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Salcedo's classroom raised $826

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

Each of my students has unique character strengths and abilities. Some of my students love music, some are constantly moving, and some need fidgets to focus their energy. It is what makes them special and can give a teacher insight into their future interests and perhaps in life. But all students experience stress and anxiety, in one way or another. I would love for them to have a space to decompress within the classroom environment. Calming Corners allow students to be aware of their emotions so they can better regulate them.

Mrs. Salcedo Olive Vista Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Sylmar, 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Milliard Cozy Chair/Faux Fur Saucer Chair for Bedroom/X-Large (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $99.99 2 $199.98
LEONC Design 61 Inch Soft Light LED Floor Lamp,RGB Color Changing Light Bulb Fabric Shade Modern Floor Lamp for Livingroom Bedroom Warm Atmosphere Tyvek Dupont 10 x 10 x 61Inch • Amazon Business $129.98 1 $129.98
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Kick Bands Alternative Flexible Seating - Solace Sensory Kickbands • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Way Basics 2 Tier Bookshelf Storage and Organizer (Tool-Free Assembly and Uniquely Crafted from Sustainable Non Toxic zBoard Paperboard), White • Amazon Business $47.06 1 $47.06
Flagship Carpets Take A Break Childrens Time Clock Classroom Entryway or Home Door Mat or Small Area Rug, 30" x 30", Black • Amazon Business $29.32 1 $29.32
Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.65 1 $25.65
WHIMSYYY Moving Sand Art Liquid Motion Bubbler Flowing Sand Art Picture Desktop Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Voted Best Gift!(Ocean Heart) • Amazon Business $22.92 1 $22.92
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Studio Series Colored Pencil Set (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Positive Affirmations Accents (TCR7133) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Anxiety Coloring Book for Teens & Adults to Reduce Stress and Anxious Thoughts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$606.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$55.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$701.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.77

Total project goal

$825.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$825.14

1 Donor

-$701.37

Donations toward project cost

-$701.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$123.77

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$0.00

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