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Mrs. Espinoza 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 The material needs to create and warm and inviting space where they can destress and positively manage their emotions. In addition, the sensory materials will help promote focus and concentration.

  • $987 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

My kiddos are very curious and love to explore their environment. To thrive, students need a positive and supportive learning environment to help them grow and develop to their full potential; social-emotional understanding is essential.

Social-emotional learning helps develop skills related to social interaction, emotional awareness and regulation, and responsible decision-making.

The materials selected will be used to teach SEL skills in a fun and engaging way. Some examples of these resources include puzzles, games, and stress balls. They will help create a space where my students take a break, destress, and calm down. The goal of my classroom, a quiet corner, is to provide my students with a safe, supportive space where they can take a break and recharge when feeling overwhelmed or upset.

Mrs. Espinoza Hooper Primary Center Grades PreK-2

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.

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Los Angeles, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ShadeMAGIC - 4 Pack - Fluorescent Light Covers - 2x4 Film Insert for Ceiling Light Diffuser Panels - Night Sky Stars - Classrooms and Offices - Decorative Lighting • Amazon Business $58.20 3 $174.60
Delta Children Serta Perfect Sleeper Convertible Sofa & Play Set for Kids and Toddlers, Modular Foam Couch and Flip Out Lounger with 2 Ottomans, Grey • Amazon Business $138.42 1 $138.42
Tumaz Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat to Improve Sitting Posture & Stay Focused for Sensory Kids, Balance Disc to Relief Back Pain & Core Strength & Flexible Seating [Extra Thick, Pump Included] • Amazon Business $21.35 6 $128.10
Amazon Basics Kids Solid Wood Table and 2 Chair Set, Natural • Amazon Business $98.39 1 $98.39
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
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Sensory Lights, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Unique Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
My Felt Story, 12 Feeling Peg Dolls, Multi Skin Tone, Rainbow Wood, Montessori Reggio Preschool, Emotion People Figures (Multi Skin Toned), 12FPD-MST • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 $16.99 1 $16.99
Emotion Stress Balls - Sensory Balls Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults - Express Your Feelings Squishy Balls Set, Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Sensory Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Calming Corner Bulletin Board (TCR7118) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$730.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $66.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.91

Total project goal

$986.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.04

1 Donor

-$838.13

Donations toward project cost

-$838.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$147.91

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 $0.00

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