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Ms. Huerta from Phoenix, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chill Zone, a Safe Space for Being Yourself.

Help me give my students a calm corner in our classroom. This space will nurture the students' well being and enhance their learning experience through a supportive environment where they can learn about and manage their emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Huerta's classroom raised $960

This project is fully funded

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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

A calm corner for kids is a sanctuary designed to support emotional regulation and learning in the classroom:

Emotional support is vital for children's learning and development because it nurtures their emotional well-being, supports healthy brain development, enhances social skills, reduces stress, and ultimately creates a positive and effective learning environment.

It lays the foundation for lifelong emotional intelligence and resilience.

Imagine a cozy nook with soft pillows and blankets, tucked away from the bustle of the classroom. It's decorated with soothing colors and simple decorations, like calming pictures or plants. Here, kids can retreat when feeling overwhelmed or upset. It's a safe space where they learn to manage their emotions through deep breaths or quiet activities, like drawing or reading.

By having this dedicated space, kids develop essential self-regulation skills. They can return to the classroom feeling calmer and more focused, ready to engage in learning activities effectively.

Overall, the calm corner nurtures emotional well-being and enhances learning by providing a supportive environment where kids can manage their feelings and thrive academically.

Ms. Huerta John Jacobs 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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle - A Little SPOT of SEL Favorites (paperback book box sets & fidget toys - social emotional learning & compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $155.00 1 $155.00
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Giant Pillow - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Giant Pillow - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Fluorescent Light Filters Blue Fluorescent Light Covers Calming Ceiling Light Covers Florescent Light Decor with Round Double Sided Tape for Ceiling Light Classroom Office School, 4 x 2 Feet (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Jerify 4 Pcs Round Floor Pillows Cushions 22 x 22 Inch Meditation Floor Pillow Large Floor Pillow for Kids Adults Meditation Cushion Large Pillows for Floor Seating Gift for Christmas(Aquamarine) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $16.37 2 $32.74
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 2 $26.84
Nogrit School Counselor Gifts Calming Corner pillowcase18x18 in,Calming Corner Items Kids,Counseling Office Must Haves,School Counselor Office Must Haves(sage Green) 894 • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Mindfulness 'Breathing Owl' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
Calm Down Corner | Classroom And Special Education Must Haves | Positive Quotes & Breathing Techniques | Calming Corner Kit with Posters & Solutions Wall | Therapy Calming Corner Items • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
What You Say In Here Stays In Here Confidentiality Poster Mental Health Psychology Therapy Office Canvas Wall Art Positive Affirmations Quotes Decor for Counseling Calming Corner 16x24in Unframed • Amazon Business $16.17 1 $16.17
Feelings Flashcards Game Emotion Cards for Learning Emotions with Emotion Faces Therapy Cards A Social Emotional Intelligence Card Toy for Kids Great for Autism Speech Therapy and Counseling • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Squishy Toys with Expression - Emotion Sensory Toys for Stress Relief, Therapy Fidget Stress Balls, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Fidgets for Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
uoyien Feelings Chart For kids Mental Health Posters Help Students Understand Emotions Poster Calm Corner Special Education Classroom Decorations Preschool Classroom Supplies Unframed 12x16in • Amazon Business $12.57 1 $12.57
ZOIIWA 12pcs Eucalyptus Calming Corner Classroom Poster Preschool Classroom Bulletin Board Feelings Chart for Kids Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations Educational Therapy Posters for Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Size of Problem Calming Corner Decor Sign, Hanging Printed Wall Plaque Wood Signs, School Psychologist Wall Art for Office Decor, Counselor Posters Classroom Wall Kids Therapy Psych Diversity 10X7.8in • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OleOletOy Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Fidget Toys for Autism Kids and Adults, Calm Down Corner Supplies for Anxiety Stress Relief, Lava Lamp, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
50 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Strips Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Sensory Stickers Adhesive Tactile Fidget Tape Textured Sensory Strips for Desk, Adults Teens Anxiety Relief Toys • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$713.90

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$51.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.93

Total project goal

$959.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$959.53

4 Donors

-$575.36

Donations toward project cost

-$496.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$375.34

Match offers toward project cost

-$319.04

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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