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Ms. Pepe from Los Angeles, 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 calm down area space in our class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pepe's classroom raised $974

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

The following project will help create a calm down area in my third grade classroom. Which will give students a place to regulate their emotions, learn about their emotions, and learn coping skills.

In this area students will be able to use coping skills as well as have a place where they can be comfortable and feel safe in the classroom.

This is very important to keep the students engaged in their academics. Through this area students will be able to focus on their mental health and well being. Thank you.

Ms. Pepe Lovelia P Flournoy Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 38in - Large, Solid Gray (BLG-BP004) • Amazon Business $64.39 4 $257.56
ECR4Kids SoftZone Colorful Stump Stool Set, Soft Foam Ottoman for Kids, Collaborative Classroom Flexible Seating, Round Toddler Seat, Multiple Seat Heights, 3-Piece - Contemporary • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
KidKraft Wooden Bookcase with Reading Nook, Storage and Gray Cushion - Natural, Gift for Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons Coloring Set (50 Count), Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.18 5 $55.90
STARUIA Retro Sun Boho Rug for Bedroom,4' x 4'7'' Hexagon Washable Colorful Kids Rug for Nursery Room,Ultra Soft Non-Slip Carpet Indoor Mat for Christmas Classroom Living Room Entryway • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
Grass Green Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Green Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers on The Floor/Wall/Desk,Tactile Stimulation,Reversible Glitter Fabric for Children • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
9 Calming Corner Classroom Posters, Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Decor ,Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Wall Art for Kids Toddler Classroom Preschool Homeschool Decoration, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
Pajean 10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Back to School Strategies Bulletin Board Set Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Decor Special Education • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$720.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$65.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.01

Total project goal

$973.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$973.42

1 Donor

-$827.41

Donations toward project cost

-$827.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$146.01

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$0.00

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