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Mr. Klafter 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 a calming area in my classroom with donations.

  • $456 goal

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My Project

These items will help my students with their self-management skills, which will help them de-escalate when they are having a difficult time. My classroom is a place that my students can feel safe when a crisis arises. Every student has the ability to use many strategies to implement self-management skills. All of these items have be chosen in mind that they can de-escalate in difficult situations. Students will be able to choose various items, which can help them de-escalate in a time where a student needs to work on their management skills.

Mr. Klafter Venice High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Los Angeles, 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

11 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Handles, Classroom Flexible Seating for Toddlers and Kids, 6-Piece-Assorted Floor Cushion, Count • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Medium-27in, Canvas Chevron Gray and White (XBMD-ST058) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
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
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 1 $24.99
White 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,White Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
teytoy 12 Pack Sensory Shapes Bean Bags for Kids Toss Catch Game,Preschool Educational Learning Activities Toy, Sensory Toy with Shapes Assorted and Expressions Play for Baby Girls Boys Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
hand2mind Orange Jumbo Sand Timers, 5 Minute Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps Offers Quiet Pausing, Classroom Sand Timers for Kids, Teeth Brushing and Game Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Crayons for Toddlers, Washable Wax Crayons for Babies, Safe and Non-Toxic, Jumbo and Chubby Crayons Bulk for Kids Party Bags, Personalised and Colour Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Animal Flash Cards - 50 Educational Flash Cards for Children and Adults - Fun Vocabulary Builder Flash Cards for Speech Therapy, ESL, Occupational Therapy, and More • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
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
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, Black MDR-ZX110 • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Feelings and Me • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Curious Toddler FEELINGS The Little Book of Big Emotions: A Picture Book with Funny Faces for Toddlers and Preschool Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Calm-Down Time / Momento para calmarse (Toddler Tools®) (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
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
How Do I Feel?: A little guide to my emotions (First Emotions) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$323.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.37

Total project goal

$455.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.79

5 Donors

-$405.79

Donations toward project cost

-$344.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.87

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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