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Mr. Paul 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 activities to sharpen their coping skills and mental health awareness

  • $999 goal

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My Project

The items requested will be used to create a Calm Center at my school. The Calm Center will help meet my student's social and emotional needs. The Calm Center will be open during lunch and in the mornings. I will also use the space to run anxiety and depression groups and support students who are anxious or struggling with emotions and need to take a break from the commotion of the lunch period. Because making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them to be their best self. All the materials requested will be put to use immediately. These items are items that will help them calm down by providing them with an inviting and safe space along with teaching them skills for emotional regulation. The furniture provided will allow students to relax their bodies. Fidget spinners and stress balls help students release pinned up energy. Stress balls by providing an easy release of this pent-up energy and tension. Legos and stacking blocks will allow students to practice focusing on the present.

Mr. Paul Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet Grades 9-12

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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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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

498 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $66.80 3 $200.40
Fully Dimmable Nightstand Lamps Set of 2 - Table Bedside Lamp with USB C+A Charging Ports & 2 AC Outlets, Square Lamp Sets Linen Fabric Shade for Bedroom Living Room( Bulb Included) • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
BalanceFrom GoYoga All-Purpose 1/4-Inch High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap , Gray • Amazon Business $16.76 5 $83.80
Crestline Marquee Easel, Great Sidewalk Sign - Natural Hardwood Easel (White Dry Erase and Black Chalkboard), 42" H x 24" W • Amazon Business $63.14 1 $63.14
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Speed Cube Set, Puzzle Cube, Magic Cube 2x2 4x4 Pyraminx Pyramid Megaminx Fenghuolun Puzzle Cube Toy Gift for Children Adults, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
52 Essential Coping Skills Cards - Exercises for Stress Management, Anxiety Relief - Build Emotional Agility, Resilience, Confidence - Self Care Therapy Games for Teens, Adults - by Harvard Educator • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Totika Mindfulness Cards and Totika Kohatu - A Game to Promote Mindfulness and Focused on Self-Care During a Pandemic, Self-Actualization, Paying it Forward, Empathy for Self & Others • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
StrongSuit - The Tower of Self Esteem, CBT Play Therapy Game for Kids, Teens | Tools to Boost Social Skills, Creativity, Emotion Regulation, Mindfulness - Used by Therapists, Counselors and Parents • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
CBTiger Therapy Card Game for Kids - Develop Social Skills - Practice Emotional Awareness - and Improves Anger Control - for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers ,and Parents • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
MAD SMARTZ: An Interpersonal Skills Card Game for Anger & Emotion Management, Empathy, and Social Skills; Top Educational Learning Resource for Kids & Adults; Fun for School and Therapy; CBT • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Card Deck: 52 Practices to Balance Your Emotions Every Day • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
BESTAMTOY 36 PCs Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Balancing Stones ,Educational Preschool Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 2 $15.98
Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
52 Stress Less & Self Care Cards - Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises - Anxiety Relief & Relaxation • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39

Materials cost

$739.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.75

Total project goal

$998.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.34

1 Donor

-$848.59

Donations toward project cost

-$848.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.75

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 $0.00

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