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Mrs. Lopez from Encino, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Comfy And Cozy In The Calming Corner

Help me give my students a soothing, calming, area filled with mindfulness materials to go to and de-escalate when they feel their self-control slipping away.

  • $415 goal

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My Project

My students are bright and eager to learn. They love to come to class and discover new and important things about their world. For the most part, they all get along well, but they are children who suffered through the world pandemic and who are still struggling to make sense of all that happened.

My students need a soothing, calming, area filled with mindfulness materials to go to and de-escalate when they feel their self-control slipping away.

Having some some soft pillows, calming light, tools to help them de- escalate their emotions will help them to know they are in a safe environment. I put all of these items in small books so they know exactly where to get everything they need.

Class cannot always grind to a halt in order to help individuals overcome their emotions in the moment of stresses and problems. However, I can provide a calm area filled with materials to help students to self-calm and learn strategies of mindfulness.

Mrs. Lopez Encino Charter Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Encino, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NUMENN 2 Tier Bookshelf, Bookcase Shelf Storage Organizer, Modern Book Shelf for Bedroom, Living Room and Home Office, Black • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Furinno Pasir 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, Plain White • Amazon Business $31.93 1 $31.93
Foamily Throw Pillows Insert 28 x 28 Inches - Bed and Couch Decorative Pillow - Made in USA - Bed and Couch Sham Filler • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
8 Boho Calming Corner Classroom Posters Preschool Classroom Decorations - Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
NSL Lighting Moon, Lava, Night Light Galaxy Lamp16 LED Colors with Wooden Stand & Remote/Touch Control and USB Rechargeable Gifts for Girls Boys Women Birthday Anniversary 5.9 inch • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Red and Yellow Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
HUYAW Colorful You Can Do Hard Things Inspirational Quotes Throw Pillow Cover, Motivational Gifts, Teen Girl Boy Pillow Case 18 x 18 Inch Home Bedroom Office Dorm Bed Sofa Decor Set of 2 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ADecor Pillow Covers Have Courage and be Kind Pillowcase Embroidered Pillow Cover Decorative Pillow Standard Cushion Cover Inspirational Teen Girls Birthday Quote Pillow P316 (18X18, Ivory) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Quartet Glass Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Cleaner, 17 oz, Orange Scented (562) • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus (Perfect for Calm Down Corner or Play Therapy) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes - 6 Pieces, Ages 6+ Foam Cubes for Social Emotional Learning, School Counselor Supplies, Speech Therapy Toys, Ice Breaker Cubes • Amazon Business $12.45 1 $12.45
HIWX You are Amazing Inspirational Quote Decorative Pillowcase Throw Pillow Cover, Motivational Encouragement Rainbow Sun for Sofa Bed Room Home Bohemia Decor 18 x 18 Inch Pillow Case • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97

Materials cost

$291.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.15

Total project goal

$414.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$414.33

9 Donors

-$414.33

Donations toward project cost

-$352.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.15

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$0.00

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