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Mr. Sarmiento from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 with bean bag chairs, pillows, and fidget toys to help them get through difficult times.

  • $993 goal

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My Project

I have gifted and talented 6th and 8th graders this school year who crave the extra challenge to reach their potential in my classroom.

I would like to support them by providing them with a calming area to help them get through difficult times.

My students are curious and motivated learners. They come from very diverse cultural backgrounds, and many are receiving free or reduced-price lunches. Sometimes the pressures of middle school life and school work can take its toll. I would like my students to have a safe space when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control.

Students will use this area to self-regulate. The furniture provided will be placed in the calming area. Various activities such as fidget spinners, stress balls, and speed cubes help students release pinned-up energy. Posters and books will be available to aid students with relaxation strategies.

I am fortunate to teach a group of passionate young minds that are full of potential. However, several of them are being presented with challenges in life and are in need of extra support and encouragement.

Mr. Sarmiento Rudecinda S Dodson Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA View local requests

More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Royal Blue 3' • Amazon Business $62.00 2 $124.00
HIGOGOGO Floor Pillow, Square Meditation Pillow for Seating on Floor Solid Thick Tufted Seat Cushion Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Sofa Balcony Outdoor, Navy, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
AZL1 Life Concept Storage Dresser Furniture Organizer Unit with 2 Drawers for Bedroom, Hallway, Entryway and Closets, Beige • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Toysmith Euler's Disk • Amazon Business $36.86 1 $36.86
Katzco Plasma Ball - 7 Inch - Nebula, Thunder Lightning, Plug-in - for Parties, Decorations, Prop, Home • Amazon Business $33.94 1 $33.94
Newton's Cradle with 7balls 9inch Wooden Base Balance Ball Office Decoration • Amazon Business $32.88 1 $32.88
10” Glitter Lamp with Ice Block Inside, Automatic Color Changing Lava Lamp, Rainbow Glitter Cool Lamps,Teen Room Decor for Girls and Boys, USB/Battery Operated Night Light. (Black Base - Rainbow Ice) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Chess Sets by Chess Armory - 15 Inch Wooden Chess Set Board Game for Adults and Kids with Extra Queen Pieces • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
TOOKYLAND 32 Pcs Wooden Stacking Stones Rocks,Wooden Balancing Stones Rock Blocks Set,Colorful Educational Montessori Stacking Toys Set for Toddlers Kids 3+…… • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Chess Sets by Chess Armory - 15 Inch Wooden Chess Set Board Game for Adults and Kids with Extra Queen Pieces • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (B-1) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
IRIS USA 5.9 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Latching Lid, Stackable Nestable Shoe Box Tote Shoebox Closet Organization School Art Supplies - Clear, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $29.74 1 $29.74
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.35 1 $27.35
Roxenda Speed Cube Set, [5 Pack] Magic Cube Bundle of 2x2 3x3 4x4 Megaminx Cube and Pyramid Cube Smoothly Carbon Fiber Sticker Speed Cubes Collection for Kids Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
6 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back and ON/Off Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
hand2mind Radiometer, Measure Energy and Radiation Emitted by Light, Solar Energy Measurement, Science Gadget, Lab Equipment, Science Supplies, School Lab Supplies, Teacher Supplies (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $11.13 2 $22.26
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Kids and Adults, 18 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, and ADHD • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
9 Calming Corner Mental Health Posters (12"x15"), Feelings Chart For Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Emotions Poster, Boho Classroom Decor, Counseling/Therapy Office Decor, Educational Posters • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control: Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
26 Pieces Growth Mindset Posters Bulletin Board Grow Your Mindset Positive Sayings Accents Set for Middle and High School Classroom or Home Decorations, Teachers and Students Bedroom Playroom Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Andi Cppss 9PCS Mental Health Posters for Wall Art, Emotional Counseling Wall Decor, Therapy Counseling Positive Encouragement Wall Art, CBT Therapy Wall Decor for Office, Anxiety Treatment Posters • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Allura & Arcia 52 Mindfulness Cards - Stress Less, Mindful Meditation, Gratitude, Kindness, Self Care & Relaxation • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$731.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.72

Sales tax

 $66.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.91

Total project goal

$992.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.75

1 Donor

-$843.84

Donations toward project cost

-$843.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$148.91

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 $0.00

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