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Mrs. MARTINEZ from Moreno Valley, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Serenity Spot: Empowering Students with a Calm Down Corner

Help me give my students The calm-down corner will feature cozy furniture, sensory fidgets, and soothing textures to create a safe, supportive space for emotional regulation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. MARTINEZ's classroom raised $751

This project is fully funded

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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

Every student deserves a safe space to process their emotions, reset their minds, and refocus their energy. In our classroom, we aim to nurture not just academic growth but also emotional resilience. That’s why we’re creating the Serenity Spot, a dedicated calm down corner designed to support students’ emotional well-being.

The Serenity Spot will be a haven where students can take a moment to regulate their emotions using sensory tools, mindfulness activities, and calming visuals.

This space will empower them to develop essential skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, and conflict resolution—skills that are vital for success in school and life.

Your support will help us provide resources such as stress balls, weighted blankets, sensory bins, emotion charts, and mindfulness books to create a welcoming and effective space. By investing in the Serenity Spot, you are helping students learn how to navigate their emotions and return to learning with confidence and focus.

Together, let’s create a classroom where emotional growth is celebrated, and every child feels supported and ready to thrive!

Mrs. MARTINEZ Ridge Crest 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.

Moreno Valley, CA 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

24 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore 3-In-1 Chair Set - Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Seating for Classrooms • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
Lakeshore Classroom Calming Kit - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Calming Corner, Autism • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 3 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Teenager - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Weighted Lap Blanket - Toddler Weighted Blanket - Weighted Lap pad Sensory • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
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, Blue+Silver • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$529.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.95

Sales tax

 $48.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.63

Total project goal

$750.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $750.89

10 Donors

-$616.94

Donations toward project cost

-$546.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.04

match offer

-$107.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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