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Ms. Workman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a relaxing, cozy space to express their feelings.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Workman's classroom raised $943

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

A cozy corner for my classroom is in need. My students will use the area to feel comfy by having earmuffs that block noise and a transparent corner tent to feel closed yet visible to the teachers to see in.

Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Posters will help students manage their emotions.

My students are young, and they are learning about their feelings. My goal is to have my students deal with their emotions positively. I am focused on social-emotional learning.

I have noticed that my student likes to use their fine motor skills, and playdough is a great therapeutic activity that also allows for creativity.

Ms. Workman Sylvan Park Early Education 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.

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

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
hand2mind Jumbo 1, 2, 5, and 10 Minute Sand Timer Set with Soft Rubber End Caps, Hourglass Timer, Visual Timer for Toddlers, Calm Down Corner, Time Out Timer, Classroom Timers for Teachers (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
NSL Lighting Moon Lamp Lava Lamp Night Light Galaxy Lamp16 LED Colors with Wooden Stand & Remote/Touch Control and USB Rechargeable Gifts for Girls Boys Women Birthday Anniversary 5.9 inch • Amazon Business $32.00 3 $96.00
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.99 3 $86.97
NSL Lighting Galaxy Lamp with Wooden Stand 16 LED Colors Touch & Remote Control USB Rechargeable 7.1 inch • Amazon Business $41.00 2 $82.00
ZOHAN Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack, Hearing Protection Safety Ear Muffs for Children Have Sensory Issues, Adjustable Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Concerts, Fireworks (Nebula&Rap) • Amazon Business $27.90 2 $55.80
DECOMOMO Storage Bins | Fabric Storage Basket for Shelves for Organizing Closet Shelf Nursery Toy | Decorative Large Linen Closet Organizers with Handles Cubes (Grey and White, Large - 3 Pack) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Small Rope Basket small Round Woven Basket With Handle 9.5x9.5x7.1 in Cute Cotton Basket Nursery Shelf Small Storage Basket Stitching Brown Beige Mixed Design Style 8.2L • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
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
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
VISATOR Mosquito Net Bed Canopy for Girls,King Canopy Bed Curtains Queen Size from Ceiling,Dome Mosquito Netting Bed Tent Twin Girls Canopy Bed Decor for Baby Crib,Kid Bed and Adult Beds (White) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Melissa & Doug Shape, Model, and Mold Clay Activity Set - 4 Tubs of Modeling Dough and Tools - Arts And Crafts For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
Carykon Set of 11 PCS Smart Dough Tools Kit with Models and Molds, Dough Extruders • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
13 Pcs Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Posters Feelings Emotions Management Poster for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Behavioral Therapy Autism Special Education • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$696.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$63.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$800.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.30

Total project goal

$942.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$942.01

1 Donor

-$800.71

Donations toward project cost

-$800.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$141.30

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$0.00

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