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Ms. Briceno-Padilla from Yuma, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Calm Down Corner

Help me give my students a calm down corner designated space. Where my students can go to manage their emotions, practice self-regulation, and find a sense of calm when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset.

  • $320 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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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 down corner in a classroom is a designated space where students can go to manage their emotions, practice self-regulation and find a sense of calm when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset.

The goal of these spaces is to give students a space where they can remove themselves from the situation and recollect themselves.

It also provides opportunities for diffusing a negative emotion or situation before it escalates. Self-management doesn’t come easy to some students , especially those with behavioral and emotional issues. For some students, the noise levels, social interaction, and sensory input they experience during the school day can feel overwhelming. Therefore having a calm corner could aid a student in need.

Ms. Briceno-Padilla Palmcroft Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Yuma, 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

Never Before Funded 450 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Down Corner | Classroom and Special Education Must Haves | Boho Calming Corner Items for Kids | Calming Corner Kit with Sensory Mats, Posters, Solutions Wall, Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy for Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Wood) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ninja Life Hacks: Calm Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Learning Resources S’Mores Break! Sensory Fidget Activity Set, 19 Pieces Ages 3+, Sensory Fidget Toys, Social Emotional Learning, Fidget Toys, Calming Toys,SEL Skills • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

Materials cost

$221.45

Vendor shipping charges

$0.80

Sales tax

$15.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.89

Total project goal

$319.29

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