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Mrs. Gardea from Yucca Valley, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Centered Sensory Room

Help me give my students a calm space to come to on campus when they need help regulating.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gardea's classroom raised $814

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m reaching out to request support in creating a calming room for students, a space where they can go to help regulate their emotions and improve their well-being. I work with all of our students on campus TK-6th grade with almost 600 students on our campus. All students would have access to this space as needed.

With the increasing demands and stress students face, providing a quiet, supportive environment could significantly help them learn coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and re-engage with their learning.

The calming room would offer a safe space for students to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety, and foster a better sense of self-awareness. Any assistance to help establish this space would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Mrs. Gardea Onaga Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Yucca Valley, CA View local requests

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

582 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports FitPro Ball with Stability Legs Rubber 42cm Balance Ball Green (CHSBL42) • Staples $31.18 3 $93.54
Weighted Blanket Kids (3lbs, 36"x48" Kids Size) - Cooling and Breathable Heavy Blanket for 20-40lbs with Premium Glass Beads - Soft Thick Blanket for All-Season Sleeping Comfort -Grey • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Weighted Elephant Stuffed Animal 4.5 lbs - 38" Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs - Premium Weighted Plushies, Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety & Stress Relief - Hathi Elephant • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Axolotl Weighted Stuffed Animal 4.5 lbs - 40" Long Arms for Soothing Hugs and Comfort Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids - Axolotl Weighted Plush for Anxiety & Sensory Comfort - Ula Axolotl • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults and Kids 4.5 lbs - 38" Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs Weighted Plushies - Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety and Stress Relief - Kigi Sloth • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 6'X6' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Zen Garden Kit for Desk 12x8in Sand Tray, Japanese Gift Set 14 Accessories and 6 Tools, Meditation Mini Zen Garden for Desk, Zen Sand Garden, Home Office Desk Decorations, Sand Therapy Kit, Rock Decor • Amazon Business $42.97 1 $42.97
Podzly 24 Pack Smiley Face Stress Balls - Bulk Colorful Neon Squeeze Face Ball - Fidget Squishy Toys - Ideal for Classrooms, Anxiety Relief, Gifts, Party Favors, Autism & Self-Regulation Therapy • Amazon Business $17.39 2 $34.78
Zomiboo 30 Pcs Motivational Stress Balls Bulk Quote Relief Ball Inspirational Foam Stress Ball for Adult Kids Hand Exercise Balls Anxiety Stress Ball Fidget Toy for Encouraging Relief, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Fitifun Moving Sand Art, Sand Art Liquid Motion Moving Sand Art Picture Sandscapes in Motion 3D Sand Painting for Home Decor and Office(Black, 12IN) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Fitifun Liquid Motion Sand Art Picture for Home Decor - Blue Sandscapes Painting in 3D Motion (12in) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
24 Pcs Galaxy Stress Balls,2.5 Inch Squeeze Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Kids,Outer Space Theme Foam Stress Balls,Bulk Stress Relief Balls for Adults,Finger Exercise,Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
80 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Calm Textured Strips Relief Mental Health Stickers School Office Adhesive Sensory Tape Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens (Bright) • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Nuenen 54 Pcs Worry Stones Bulk Heart Moon Star Natural Crystal Stones Tiny Crystals Gemstones Assorted Thumb Quartz Crystal Stones for Graduation Teacher Gift Meditation Balancing DIY(Cute Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fulmoon 120 Pcs Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Calm Sensory Stickers Adhesive Tactile 8 Shaped Fidget Tool for Classroom Desk Adults Teens Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Juvale Newton's Cradle Balance Pendulum, Physics Learning Desk Toy, Swinging Kinetic Balls for Home, Office Decoration, Stress Relief, Fun Science Fidget Accessories (7x6x7 in) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$597.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$691.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.05

Total project goal

$813.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $813.64

5 Donors

-$423.00

Donations toward project cost

-$374.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.45

match offer

-$372.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$317.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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