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Ms. Lopez 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 wonderful calming area in the school where they can decompress and learn new coping skills.

  • $792 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

Student's excel academically, emotionally, and physically when they have access to tools, and coping mechanisms to help them regulate triggers and emotions. Every student could have access to numerous coping tools, and strategies in a comfortable, safe space right at school.

After the Pandemic, students' socio-emotional learning was impacted, as was their ability to regulate in a classroom setting.

As a psychiatric Social Worker I work hard to provide mental health services to all students. Your donation would help numerous student be able to increase their functioning at school which will increase their academic outcomes and improve quality of life.

Ms. Lopez Berendo 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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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

500 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack Plush, Ultra Soft Memory Bean Bag Chair Cover Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room, 5-Feet, Microsuede Charcoal • Amazon Business $110.02 2 $220.04
Kimochis 2086-MIXEDBAG Bag of Feelings Toy, Multicolor (Pack of 33) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
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
Smabee Interlocking Carpet Shaggy Soft EVA Foam Mats Fluffy Area Rugs Protective Floor Tiles Exercise Play Mat for Children Kids Room Home Parlor Bedroom (12 pcs , Black) • Amazon Business $36.90 1 $36.90
Kids Conversation Cards Starter Little Talk Deck by BestSelf — Powerful Family Game to Strengthen Relationships with Children by Cultivating Open and Meaningful Interactions — 150 Engaging Prompts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
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 $18.99 1 $18.99
Crayola Colored Pencil Set, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 36 Count, Long • Amazon Business $5.97 3 $17.91
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 $16.99 1 $16.99
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control: Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
Trauma-Informed Yoga Affirmation Card Deck • Amazon Business $15.20 1 $15.20
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 $14.99 1 $14.99
Andi Cppss 9PCS Mental Health Posters for Wall Art, Emotional Counseling Wall Decor, Therapy Counseling Positive Encouragement Wall Art, CBT Therapy Wall Decor for Office, Anxiety Treatment Posters • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eucalyptus Die-Cut Border Trim 36ft Per Roll Two Sided Printed Leaves Border for Classroom Back to School Decoration • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Allura & Arcia 52 Mindfulness Cards - Stress Less, Mindful Meditation, Gratitude, Kindness, Self Care & Relaxation • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Classroom Decoration Banner Eucalyptus Motivational Banner Poster Inspirational Cards Motivation Porch Sign Positive Sayings Accents Cutouts for Back to School Season Office Home School Nursery • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$580.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.67

Total project goal

$791.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $791.16

1 Donor

-$791.16

Donations toward project cost

-$672.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.67

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