Help me give my students a space to reflect on and honor their emotions.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Loera's classroom raised $877
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Sometimes students are dealing with emotions that make it difficult for them to concentrate and learn in class. These emotions can make it really hard for them to make good decisions. When students are faced with these uncomfortable feelings, they have a difficult time being the best they can be. Having a calming space like the Peace Zone can provide the students at our elementary school with a space to take care of these feelings. The Peace Zone will provide a safe space where students can practice calming strategies and improve self-regulation. It is a space that will not be viewed as a form of punishment, but rather a tool that is available when experiencing strong emotions and needing a break to calm down.
Teaching students multiple ways to calm down and the benefits to having a relaxing place to focus on their feelings is so fundamental to their mental health.
Tools like sensory objects and breathing balls are perfect items to help a student calm and refocus. Posters related to mental health can serve as visuals to support the calm down process and to support with increasing social-emotional vocabulary, given that sometimes students lack the language to discuss a problem. Soft furnishings such as bean bag chairs, pillows, a soft rug, floor cushions and a colorful calming light makes the calming space comfortable and soothing for students. This calming space will serve as a designation for students to take care of their feelings and a safe space to go to calm their body and mind.
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
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Royal Blue 4'
• Amazon Business
$80.49
1
$80.49
HUGIMALS Sam The Sloth 4.5lbs Large Weighted Stuffed Animal Calming Plush Adults Kids
• Amazon Business
$64.00
1
$64.00
Dealing with Feelings Book Series
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$54.50
1
$54.50
Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Thick Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Turquoise, 22 Inch'2 Count (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$49.89
1
$49.89
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$45.00
1
$45.00
YoKii Vintage Abstract Area Rug 3x5 Faux Wool Hippie Aesthetic Colorful Striped Geometric Non-Slip Throw Rugs Carpet for Kitchen Entryway Rubber Backed, Orange and Blush
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
Mind-Glowing Moon Lamp - 3D Moon Night Light for Kids Bedroom - 16 Color LED Moon Ball for Space Decor - Magical Globe Nightlight with Stand, Touch/Remote - Cool Gifts for Girls & Boys (7.1 inch)
• Amazon Business
$34.95
1
$34.95
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert (Pack of 2, White) - 16 x 16 Inches Bed and Couch Pillows - Indoor Decorative Pillows
• Amazon Business
$16.94
2
$33.88
Degrees of Comfort Meditation Floor Pillow, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Tatami Living Room, Orange Yellow 22 Inch
• Amazon Business
$29.98
1
$29.98
Bidtakay Baskets Set of 3 Storage Baskets for Organizing Large Fabric Storage Bins for Shelves Decorative Canvas Bins Collapsible Empty Baskets for Closet,Nursery,Clothes,Toys,Shoes(White&Grey)
• Amazon Business
$26.09
1
$26.09
Fidget Toys Set, 70 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
GDHBLING Rainbow Classroom Throw Pillow Covers 16x16 Inch Set of 4 Reading Corner Throw Pillow Covers Colorful Kids Throw Pillow Covers Rainbow Classroom Decor
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
BEAWART 9 Calming Corner Classroom Posters, Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Decor ,Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Wall Art for Kids Toddler Classroom Preschool Homeschool Decoration, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom
• Amazon Business
$18.50
1
$18.50
ZenGlow Ball Guided Breathing Exercise Tool - Visual Meditation Companion for Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, and ADHD - Mindfulness Gift for Men, Women, Adults, Kids
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, 2+, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
KLT Sensory Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: Fidget Squishy Toys 12 Pack, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Stress Relief Balls, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down, Prize Box Toys for Classroom(2.5")
• Amazon Business
$15.96
1
$15.96
Emotion-oes Board Game
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$14.36
1
$14.36
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.
• Amazon Business
$11.66
1
$11.66
Escuchando a Mi Cuerpo: Una guía para ayudar a los niños entender la conexión entre las sensaciones físicas y sus sentimientos (Listening to my Body) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.56
1
$11.56
JLab - JBuddies Studio Wired Over-the-Ear Headphones - Gray/Purple
• Best Buy Education
$10.32
1
$10.32
JLab - JBuddies Studio Wired Over-the-Ear Headphones - Gray/Blue
• Best Buy Education
$10.29
1
$10.29
Poppin Plastic Clipboard Letter Size Aqua (101348)
• Staples
$6.75
1
$6.75
Materials cost
$642.07
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
Sales tax
$58.75
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$745.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$131.55
Total project goal
$877.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$877.00
1 Donor
-$877.00
Donations toward project cost
-$745.45
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Loera and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
