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Mrs. Kellogg from Salinas, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Materials to Calm the Soul

Help me give my students a canopy and bean bag for a calming corner, sensory toys, a swivel chair and sensory sequin fabric to help their social-emotional well being

  • $265 goal

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

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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

My children are so sweet! They are also kind, caring, and compassionate. However, being that my children start at the ages 3 and 4, some have a hard time controlling their emotions. Learning how to control their emotions and giving them options of things they can do instead of hitting, kicking, spitting, slapping, or biting others is paramount in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. This is why the "emotional" portion of Social-Emotional learning is so important.

Teaching children how to deal with their social-emotional issues starts with providing them with spots to help them calm themselves after being triggered.

Having items for a calming corner like a canopy and bean bag will help my children to have a place to unwind and take a quiet book or items such as the sensory pin toy.

Other times, children need something more physical to help their vestibular system to calm down. This is the purpose of the swivel chair and sequined fabric sensory wall. Swivel chairs can benefit children's vestibular system by providing controlled movement that stimulates the inner ear, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. This stimulation can improve a child's balance, coordination, and body awareness. For children who are sensory seekers, this type of movement can be calming and help them regulate their sensory input. I have a swing in my classroom and that is wonderful for the children who need back and forth, but some children need the spinning to calm themselves. The sequined sensory wall will give them tactile stimuli that can help children relax, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of calm.

Mrs. Kellogg Monterey Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yiuhhad Autism Kids Swivel Chair,Spin Sensory Chair,Kids Spinning Chair,Sit Spin Training Body Coordination,Metal Base Non-Slip Small Desk Chair (Blue) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Hommi Lovvi Bed Canopy for Girls, Dreamy Frills Ceiling Hanging Princess Canopy Bedroom Decoration Soft Canopy Net Reading Nook, Extra Large Full Queen Size Bed Canopies - Green • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Nobildonna Bean Bag Chair Cover (No Filler) 35"×43" Large Stuffed Animal Storage Beanbag Chair Cover 300L Washable Ultra Soft Corduroy Beanbag Lazy Sofa Chair Cover for Adults,Kids,Dark Blue • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Vibrant Mermaid Sequin Fabric, Kid-Friendly Sensory Wall Panel for Kids, Ideal Items for Classroom, Home Activity and Autism Therapeutic Use, Fabric by The Yard, Sturdy & Reusable, Emerald + Gold • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
MICKYU Rainbow 3D Sensory Toys | Pin Art Board Games Autism Toys for Autistic Kids Girls 5-7 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$175.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.65

Total project goal

$264.32

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