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Mrs. Ríos Güisao from Fort Worth, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Emotional Growth in My Classroom

Help me give my students SEL tools to manage their emotions, build social skills, and develop self-awareness next school year, using calming tools, visual supports, and activities that create a supportive classroom environment.

  • $1,183 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

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

I love that my students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. Each one brings something unique to our classroom community. Many face challenges with emotional regulation, communication, and social skills; yet, they work hard every day to grow and learn. The resources in this project, calming tools, SEL games, visual supports, hands-on materials, and the colorful Carpets for Kids Rainbow Rows Corner Carpet, will help them build confidence, express emotions healthily, and connect positively with peers. The carpet provides a cozy, inviting space for group activities and calm moments, making it easier for students to focus and engage. Together, these resources create a supportive environment where my students feel safe, understood, and ready to succeed.

Mrs. Ríos Güisao Uplift Elevate Preparatory 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.

Fort Worth, TX 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

8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Dillon Small Black Furry Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Teens • Amazon Business $87.92 3 $263.76
Carpets for Kids Rainbow Rows Corner Carpet, 6 Feet Radius, Multicolored - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $242.21 1 $242.21
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE BUNDLE - 10 fidget toys (2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR WINNER, social emotional learning, stress balls, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $70.00 1 $70.00
A Little SPOT of Friendship Book and Toys Set • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Silicone Bubble POP Fidget Toy (assorted colors & designs; desk social emotional learning, sensory calming corner, mental health, quiet focus fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $5.00 10 $50.00
Kigley 8 Pcs Round Floor Pillow for Kids and Toddlers 15.75 Inch Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Amdrebio Rainbow Fluffy Rugs for Girls Bedroom 6ft,Unicorn Room Decor,Pastel Round Rug for Kids,Shag Carpet for Nursery,Soft Play Mat for Baby,Fuzzy Area Rug for Living Room,Plush Rug for Playroom • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Magnetic Wands and Bingo Chips Set Magnet Wand wtih 100pcs Metal Ringed Discs for Elderly School Science STEM Kit Math Learning Chess Accessories • Amazon Business $24.77 1 $24.77
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Eight Planet Cave Bubble Push Sensory Fidget Toy, Galaxy Cave Digits Fidget Toys, Autistic Adults Simple Sensory Anxiety Relief Big Cave, Bubble Early Education Tools Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$888.79

Vendor shipping charges

$72.66

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,004.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.31

Total project goal

$1,182.09

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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