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Ms. Sanchez from Sun Valley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a calming area to help regulate their emotions.

  • $687 goal

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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

Students are learning new things every day; academically and emotionally. They get to the classroom, ready to learn and become scholars. Students sometimes experience many different emotions throughout the day, but also outside of the classroom. Learning how to manage their emotions is an important part of their growing experience.

Students need a space in the classroom where they can self-regulate their emotions and then return to whole group instruction in a healthy manner.

In the space, I am trying to create called "Our Safe Space," students will be able to take time to understand their emotions through sensory tools, coloring activities, and having a place in the class to de-escalate. In addition students will be able to calm their mind using magnet tiles to de-escalate from strong emotions.

Students will learn to respect each other's space and emotions and create a community. They will learn about different emotions and how to handle them. Students are able to use the flexible seating in order to reflect comfortably in the safe space. Students are always willing to learn as long as they are emotionally able to.

Ms. Sanchez Fernangeles Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Sanchez

Sun Valley, 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AFUNX 130 PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks 3D Clear Magnetic Blocks Construction Playboards, Inspiration Building Tiles Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Handles, Classroom Flexible Seating for Toddlers and Kids, 6-Piece-Contemporary Floor Cushion, Multicolor 6 Count • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
120Pcs Fidget Toy Pack, Stress&Anxiety Relief Tools Bundle Fidget Toys Set for Kids Adults, Sensory Fidget Pack, Autistic ADHD Toys, Fidget Box with Push Bubbles • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.64 1 $27.64
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
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
Jelymark Super Soft Shaggy Rug for Bedroom, 4x5.9 Fluffy Carpet for Living Room, Fuzzy Indoor Plush Area Rug for Home Decor, Furry Floor Rugs for Dorm, Cute Kids Nursery Rug for Girls, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AGSIXZLAN 2pcs Breathing Ball Magic Expandable Ball,Colorful Hand Catch Expansion Ball for Kids Adult,Expanding Ball Toy Sphere Ball,Stress Relief Anti Anxiety Toy • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Encuentra Tu Calma: Un Enfoque Consciente Para Aliviar La Ansiedad Y Crecer Tu Valentía (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
I Choose to Calm My Anger: A Colorful, Picture Book About Anger Management And Managing Difficult Feelings and Emotions (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
Mi amigo está triste (Spanish Edition) (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Anxiety Relief and Mindfulness Coloring Book: The #1 Bestselling Adult Coloring Book: Relaxing, Anti-Stress Nature Patterns and Soothing Designs • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Que Nervios! El Primer Dia de Escuela • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Mindfulness Journal for Kids: Guided Writing Prompts to Help You Stay Calm, Positive, and Present • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Mindfulness for Kids: A Journal for Children Age 6-12 to Stay Calm & Happy and to Reduce Anxiety • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: Zen Coloring Book For Mindful People | Adult Coloring Book With Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, ... ADHD, Loss Of Anxiety, Relaxion, Meditation • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$500.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$45.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.00

Total project goal

$686.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$686.64

1 Donor

-$583.64

Donations toward project cost

-$583.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$103.00

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$0.00

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