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Mx. Thomas from San Pedro, 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 with disabilities a designated calming area for Social Emotional Learning.

  • $666 goal

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My Project

A calming area will allow students to take charge of their emotional learning and make the choices that work best for them to help calm them down in stressful situations. During the day, students learn strategies to help them with Social Emotional Learning and this area will be used through guided practice and independent time. Making sure students are successful starts with their emotional state. If students are dealing with personal things, they will not be focused on academics. This is essential component in helping them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students with the small area we currently have, but this new area will enhance the use of the calming area to reach all students.

After using the calming area, students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional options of flexible seating and strategies for their emotional wellbeing. The large rug will help designate the calming area while the floor cushions and pillows will allow students to sit comfortably while working on their calming strategy of choice. The comfy floor seats will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom during work time as well.

I have seen first hand how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help them grow.

Mx. Thomas Richard Henry Dana Middle School Grades 6-8

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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San Pedro, 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JONATHAN Y SEU101A-8 Tumbling Blocks Modern Geometric Indoor Area-Rug Contemporary Casual Easy-Cleaning Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Non Shedding, 8 X 10, Black/White • Amazon Business $172.39 1 $172.39
Sweet Home Collection Floor Pillow Large Square Tufted Decorative Cushion Faux Velvet Fabric Ultra Thick Fill for Kids and Adults, 2 Pack, Black 2 Count • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 (484 Pieces) • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Lamp Lava 2179 14.5-Inch, with White Wax, Clear Liquid, Tri-Colored Globe, Hand Painted Base Rainbow • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard (Shape) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
SquarePie Reversible Sequin Pillow Covers Set of 2, Mermaid Decorative Pillowcases, Magic Color Changing Flip Sequin Throw Cushion Cases, 18x18 Inches Teal Blue and Light Purple • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Teach Your Dragon About Feelings: A Story About Emotions and Feelings (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Calm Ninja: A Children’s Book About Calming Your Anxiety Featuring the Calm Ninja Yoga Flow (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pajean 10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Back to School Strategies Bulletin Board Set Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Decor Special Education • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Catty The Cat Calming Strategies: Children's Book about anger management, feelings and emotions, self-regulation skills and mindfulness • Amazon Business $9.13 1 $9.13

Materials cost

$483.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$565.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.77

Total project goal

$665.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $665.12

5 Donors

-$328.73

Donations toward project cost

-$285.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.47

match offer

-$329.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$280.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.87

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