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Mrs. Cruz from Chatsworth, 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 a place muy bueno for their mental health with this calming area with the help of a sofa, night light, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cruz's classroom raised $972

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

Learning a second language has a lot of challenges. There are a lot of notes to take and words to learn. There is a culture to absorb that has not been experienced before. But when your students are not in the proper headspace, the most exciting lessons won't make a dent.

A calming center helps bring the student back to a good place.

With these items to create a calming center, students will have a chance to breathe and get back into the headspace they rather be in. That is every teacher's goal.

Mrs. Cruz Chatsworth Charter High School Grades 9-12

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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

280 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lifestyle Solutions Collection Grayson Micro-Fabric Sofa, 80.3" x 32" x 32.68", Dark Grey • Amazon Business $234.31 1 $234.31
Litake Kitty Night Light, Rechargeable Silicone Cute Cat Night Light for Kids Baby Children, 7-Color Changing LED Cat Lamp Nursery Nightlights for Kids bedroom (Celebrity Cat) • Amazon Business $18.98 3 $56.94
ENSO - Japanese Zen Garden Kit for Desk - Sand Garden Tools and Accessories Box Set for Office Desktop - 12” Large Round Bamboo Tray, 4 Stamp Spheres, Natural Sand, Rake - Mini Zen Decor Gifts • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book and Journal: Creative Activities to Help Manage Stress, Anxiety and Other Big Feelings • Amazon Business $17.62 2 $35.24
TOTIKA Mindfulness Cards and PLUNKTIKA - A Card and Marble Plunk Game to Focus on Mindfulness During a Pandemic, Self-Actualization & Paying it Forward, Self-Care, Empathy for Self & Others • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning, Patented Fidget Cube w/ 36 Rare Earth Magnets - Transforms Into Over 70 Shapes, Download Fun in Motion Toys Mobile App (Original Series - Spaced Out) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Totika Self Esteem Cards and Totika Cube • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Cards for Calm: A Therapy Tool to Combat Stress and Negative Thinking. Manage Anxiety, Think Positively and Practice Self Care with Mindfulness and CBT Techniques. • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
60 Pieces Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands Colored Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Gifts, 20 Styles • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills (Life ... Health and Wellness Books For Teenagers) • Amazon Business $17.66 1 $17.66
30 Pieces Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Foam Balls Inspirational Stress Relief Balls Quotes Stress Ball Pack Small Anxiety Balls for Relief Motivating Encouraging Adults (Round, Heart, Star) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Anxiety Toolkit for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools to Manage your Stress Anxiety Worry and Panic (Life Skills, Mental Health and Wellness Books For Teenagers) • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Healing Is a Gift: Poems for Those Who Need to Grow • Amazon Business $14.51 1 $14.51
Therapy Games for Kids: 100 Activities to Boost Self-Esteem, Improve Communication, and Build Coping Skills • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Therapy Games for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools: Manage Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Improve Communications Skills and Self-Esteem through Fun Activities (Mental Health Workbooks) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
How to Deal with How You Feel: Managing the Emotions That Make Life Unmanageable • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
I AM AFFIRMATIONS kids coloring book: I AM STRONG I AM CONFIDENT I AM CONFIDENT I AM WORTHY I AM CAPABLE I AM KIND I AM BRAVE I am loved and am lovable. COLORING BOOK • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$719.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $65.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$825.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.70

Total project goal

$971.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $971.35

1 Donor

-$825.65

Donations toward project cost

-$825.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$145.70

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 $0.00

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