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Ms. Gaona 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 flex seating, plushies and fidgets for a safe space to reflect, breathe, and unwind.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gaona's classroom raised $498

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

My students are amazing, funny and sweet. I want to create a space for them to reflect, breathe, and unwind. At times, they are upset, frustrated, miss someone, or need a break. The sensory motor fidgets will be used to help in their process of relaxing by touching or placing their focus on the item. The posters will guide and support in their reflection. The chairs and pillows will create a comfortable space.

This calming area will be utilized as a safe space to relax, breathe, and unwind.

Thank you.

Ms. Gaona Estrella Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Navy Smartmax • Amazon Business $49.00 2 $98.00
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.10 2 $54.20
50 Pieces Space Theme Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom • Amazon Business $12.29 3 $36.87
GlowSol Round Kids Rug 4×4 Feet ABC Alphabet Stars Nursery Rugs Outer Space Galaxy Planets Carpet Solar System Rug for Kids Educational Learning Carpet • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 2 $27.74
Water Beads Sensory Fidget Toys for Toddlers and Kids | 7 Pack Fruit Learning Toy Set for Autism, ADD, and ADHD | Bean Bag Calm Down Corner, Party Favor, and Classroom Prize Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $12.91 2 $25.82
Calming Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism ADHD Anxiety or Special Needs-3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timers (Style #3) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Zen Sand Garden for Desk with Rake, Rocks and Figures (Medium) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
MIULEE Pack of 2 Ultra Soft Fluffy Throw Pillow Covers Decorative Plush Shaggy Double-Sided Faux Fur Pillow Cases Cushions Covers for Christmas Sofa Bedroom Car, 18x18 Inch, Aqua Green Ombre • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Kids Space Rockets Decorative Pillow - Spaceship • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Gifts Of Joy Calm Down Corner Classroom kit, Feelings Poster, Emotion Puzzle, Social-Emotional Posters, Dry Erase Board Social-Emotional Sensory Fidget Toolbox (Visuals- Breathing Poster Set) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$355.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.64

Total project goal

$497.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.58

1 Donor

-$497.58

Donations toward project cost

-$422.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.64

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$0.00

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