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Mr. Ortiz from San Antonio, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Mustang Calming Space

Help me give my students materials for a calming corner to assist them in helping manage their emotions and enhancing their learning experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ortiz's classroom raised $281

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

In our fast-paced classroom, students often experience anxiety and stress. To foster a supportive learning environment, I aim to create a calming corner—a dedicated space where students can take a moment to breathe, reflect, and regain their focus. This space will provide essential resources to help students manage their emotions and enhance their learning experience.

With your support, this calming corner will empower students to take control of their emotions, improve their focus, and ultimately enhance their academic performance.

It will be a vital resource for those who need a moment to regroup and recharge.

I believe that a calming corner will transform our classroom environment, promoting mental health and emotional resilience. Your generous donations will make a lasting impact on my students’ lives. Thank you for considering this project!

Mr. Ortiz Loma 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.

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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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schylling NeeDoh Fun Sensory Pack - 6 Pieces: Anxiety-Reducing, Sensory Toys for Focus, Calm, and Creative Play • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Sensory Toy for Kids, Large Pin Art Board Size 6.5 x 6.5 Inches, Pin Impression Toy for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Year Old Boys Girls, Round Pin Art Fidget Toys for Children (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
BEAWART 12 Calming Corner Classroom Posters (10x14) - Feelings Wheel Chart & Emotions Poster For Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies For Therapy Office Decor, Mental Health Wall Decorations For Preschool • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
JA-RU Jumbo Squishy Gummy Bear Toy (1 Unit Assorted), Squeeze Stretchy Bear Stress Relief & Sensory Toy. Squishy Fidget Toys for Boys and Girls, Great Party Favor Stuffer Toy 4341-1 • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Kinetic Sand, Deluxe Beach Castle Playset with 2.5lbs of Beach Sand, includes Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set 7 Pack. Stress Relief Relieve Anxiety Tools Bundle Figette Toys with Fidget Pad, Cube with Infinity, Magnetic Ring, Fidget Box Bulk Figit, Game for Kids Adults Kill Time • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Cool Cat - Sensory Fidget Toy - 3 Mini Groovy Globs in Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $10.16 1 $10.16
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Colors of Kindness Crayons, Assorted Colors, Set of 24 • School Specialty $3.22 3 $9.66
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games for Adults and Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.36 1 $9.36
Jawhock 3 Pack Pop Fidget Spinner, Ideal Decompression Fidget Toys Adult Fidget Spinner for Relief, Goodie Bag Stuffers Return Gifts Birthday Party Favors Classroom Carnival Prize for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
SCIONE LED Fidget Spinners, Light Up Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids, Glow in The Dark Toys for Kids 4-8-12, ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Halloween Classroom Prizes Return Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$204.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.15

Total project goal

$280.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.99

1 Donor

-$119.42

Donations toward project cost

-$119.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$140.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.07

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 $0.00

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