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Ms. Meza from Brookfield, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a calming corner with a rug, cushions, books, and more.

  • $437 goal

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$356 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Meza

Ms. Meza has another project! Donate to Our Classroom Rug: A Place to Belong to help her classroom.

$356 - complete this project and be a hero

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

This will be my third year teaching 1st grade. I would like to create a safe space for students who might be having a hard day. A calm-down corner will help them identify their needs and manage their emotions. They will be able to visit the calming area to try and self-regulate and take time to calm themselves down. We are providing students the opportunity to work on their social and emotional skills. We will be also using the calming corner for quiet reading.

Donating a tent, cushions, easel pads, and other items to this project will provide students with a safe, comfortable, and inviting space.

When students feel safe they are more engaged and motivated to learn.

Ms. Meza Congress Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Meza

Brookfield, IL View local requests 40 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Boho Rainbow My Sunshine Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Multicolor • Amazon Business $139.34 1 $139.34
Tiny Land Teepee Tent for Kids, 100% Cotton Play Tent with Padded Mat and Star Lights, Kids Teepee Tent with Carry Bag, Foldable Kids Tent for Toddlers Aged 3+, Quality Teepee Tent for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Goefun Easel Pads Self Sticky - Anchor Chart Paper for Teachers, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back, 25x30 inches，30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads • Amazon Business $42.98 1 $42.98
4 Pcs Flower Plush Throw Pillows Cute Flower Floor Pillow Daisy Shaped Floor Cushions Aesthetic Flower Seat Cushion Flower Chair Pads for Kids Seating Bed Bedroom Sofa Decor, 4 Styles (15 Inch) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $6.86 2 $13.72
El día en que descubres quién eres (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
Está BIEN ser diferente: Un libro infantil ilustrado sobre la diversidad y la empatía (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
¡La Paloma encuentra un perro caliente! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lola va a la escuela / Lola Goes to School (Lola Reads) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$326.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.52

Total project goal

$436.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $436.78

12 Donors

-$358.44

Donations toward project cost

-$311.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.92

match offer

-$70.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.05

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 $0.00

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