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Ms. Theisen from Los Angeles, 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 various calming tools to positively cope with their emotions.

  • $546 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I love that despite what my students have been through and the community they live in, they are resilient and show up to school ready to learn. They have taught me a lot about community and overcoming adversity. Research has shown that it is hard for children to learn when they are stressed, traumatized or distracted.

Through the "Calming Area," I am hoping to provide a healing space where they can manage their emotions, settle their minds and feel safe.

Most students who come into my classroom have faced challenges and traumas and it would be so nice to provide them a space where they can tap into mindfulness and calm their minds and bodies. I believe these funds will enhance the environment of the classroom and create this for these students.

Ms. Theisen Judith Baca Arts Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
TeeTurtle | Reversible Octopus Plushie | Light Blue Snowflake + Gray Cloud | Happy + Angry | Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! • Amazon Business $15.00 3 $45.00
NSL Lighting Galaxy Lamp with Wooden Stand 16 LED Colors Touch & Remote Control USB Rechargeable 7.1 inch • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Bidtakay Basket Storage Bins with Handles Fabric Large Storage Baskets for Organizing Set of 3 Collapsible Rectangular Basket for Shelves Closet Organizer 15 X 11 X 9.5 Inches(White&Teal Blue) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Bidtakay Baskets Set of 3 Storage Baskets for Organizing Large Fabric Storage Bins for Shelves Decorative Canvas Bins Collapsible Empty Baskets for Closet,Nursery,Clothes,Toys,Shoes(White&Grey) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.08 1 $26.08
Gray 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,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
ACCENTHOME Throw Pillow Inserts 18 x 18 Inches ( Pack of 4 ) Hypoallergenic Sham Stuffer | White Square Throw Pillows | Decorative Cushion Filler for Sofa , Couch , Bed , Patio & Christmas Home Decor • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
TOOKYLAND 16 Pcs Wooden Soring Stacking Balancing Stone Rocks,Wooden Stacking Blocks Set,Colorful Educational Montessori Puzzle Toys Set for Toddlers Kids 3+…… • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 $16.99 1 $16.99
4 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys Calming Sensory Mat Anxiety Relief Toys Fidget Sensory Fabric Toys for Teens School Home Reduce Stress (Marble Maze Style) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
NordECO HOME Luxury Soft Faux Fur Fleece Cushion Cover Pillowcase Decorative Throw Pillows Covers, No Pillow Insert, 16" x 16" Inch, Teal Green, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers, 50/Pack • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
The Original 3-Pack of Monkey Stringy Balls (Latex-Free, BPA/Phthalate-Free) - Great Fidget / Stress / Sensory Toy by Impresa Products • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 50/Box (68-4050) • Staples $8.39 1 $8.39
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Pack (52-0108) • Staples $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$392.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.86

Total project goal

$545.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.72

1 Donor

-$545.72

Donations toward project cost

-$463.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.86

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