Help me give my students effective tools to learn how to self-soothe and self-regulate in a comfortable space with a variety of seating options and a little privacy to get through strong emotions and build self-confidence.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barraza's classroom raised $993
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
I often refer to our classroom as our home and remind the students that we are like a family. I love my classroom family and am grateful for every day I have with them. This family is in need of more tools to help them learn invaluable coping skills to work through difficult emotions and to help them feel more at home with various seating, comfort, and movement options.
There is not a one-size-fits-all solution to helping students master their emotions and self-regulation.
With the tools in this project, students will be better able to learn how to help themselves: recognize emotions, choose a comfortable seating arrangement or calming privacy area, take time to process or de-escalate strong feelings, and self-soothe so that they will get their needs met in the classroom, and re-join the group when ready.
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
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Grey (14in)
• Amazon Business
$62.04
2
$124.08
ECR4Kids Spectator Floor Chair, Stadium Seat, Adjustable, Smoky Blue
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple
• Amazon Business
$62.92
1
$62.92
Delta Children Cozee Flip-Out Sherpa 2-in-1 Convertible Sofa to Lounger for Kids, Grey
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green
• Amazon Business
$59.13
1
$59.13
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion)
• Amazon Business
$53.99
1
$53.99
Gamenote Teepee Tent for Kids Indoor Tents with Mat, Inner Pocket, Unique Reinforcement Part - Foldable Play Tent Canvas Tipi Childrens Tents for Girls & Boys (White) (Teepee4)
• Amazon Business
$47.99
1
$47.99
BARMY Weighted Lap Pad for Kids (24”x24”, 5lbs, 7 Colors) Weighted Lap Blanket with Removable, Washable Cover, Sensory Lap Pad for Child, Toddler, Dogs, 100% Cotton Inner Weighted Blanket, Blue
• Amazon Business
$39.79
1
$39.79
Ninja Life Hacks Self Awareness 8 Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Frustrated Ninja, Nervous Ninja, Jealous Ninja, Growth Mindset Ninja, Forgetful Ninja, ... Emotionally Intelligent Ninja, Memory Ninja)
• Amazon Business
$39.27
1
$39.27
Sanho Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox - Updated Version, Medium, 6-9 years old, 47''LX27''W Green
• Amazon Business
$27.98
1
$27.98
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 15” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$24.49
1
$24.49
USA Toyz Happy Hut Teepee Tent for Kids - Indoor Pop Up Teepee Kids Playhouse Tent for Boys, Girls, Toddler Tent, Kids Tent Indoor Teepee with Portable Kids Play Tent Storage Bag, Kids Teepee (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$23.50
1
$23.50
Little Kids Scoop Rockers (Pack of 2), Blue, Lounging, Reading, Gaming, Watching TV, Indoors, Outdoors, Stackable, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Plastic, Easy Wipe Clean, 3+ Years, 50lb Max
• Amazon Business
$20.00
1
$20.00
MIULEE Set of 2 Throw Pillow Inserts Hypoallergenic Premium Pillow Stuffer Square Form for Decorative Cushion Bed Couch Sofa 18x18 Inch
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Uhomy 2 Packs Home Decorative Luxury Series Super Soft Faux Fur Throw Pillow Cover Cushion Case for Sofa or Bed Gray Ombre Fluffy Double Side, 18x18 Inch 45x45 cm
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Kick Bands Fidget Band - Flexible Seating Alternative - Chair Bands for Classroom Chairs and Desks - Sensory Students ADHD (2-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
How to Draw Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever! (Volume 1)
• Amazon Business
$11.53
1
$11.53
Materials cost
$735.61
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$67.31
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.03
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$843.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.93
Total project goal
$992.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$992.88
1 Donor
-$843.95
Donations toward project cost
-$843.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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