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Ms. Lopez from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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1,2,3… Breath!

Help me give my students a comfortable cozy corner to regulate their big emotions as they begin school for the first time.

  • $687 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

As a 3K teacher, I am committed to creating a supportive environment where my students can grow emotionally, socially, and academically. At this early stage, children are still developing the ability to understand and manage their emotions, which can often be overwhelming. To help them during this critical time, I aim to establish a Cozy Corner in our classroom—a safe, soothing space where they can pause, practice self-regulation, and return to learning with a clear and focused mind.

Young children frequently have difficulty managing intense emotions, and without the appropriate tools to handle these feelings, they can quickly become overwhelmed, leading to frustration, crying, and even disruptive behavior.

A Cozy Corner equipped with calming supplies will provide my students with a designated space to take a break, reflect on their emotions, and use soothing materials to regain their composure. This area will not only support their emotional well-being but also teach them valuable self-regulation skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

To create this Cozy Corner, we need a variety of calming supplies, including:

• Soft rug: To provide comfortable seating where students can relax.

• Sensory items: To help students channel their energy and focus their minds.

• Calming visual aids (e.g., lava lamps, sensory bottles): To create a peaceful atmosphere.

• Weighted blankets or lap pads: To provide a sense of security and comfort.

With your support, our Cozy Corner will become a haven for my students, giving them the tools they need to manage their emotions effectively. By learning to self-regulate, they will be better equipped to handle challenges, leading to improved focus, reduced disruptions, and a more harmonious classroom environment. Thank you for considering our project and for helping us create a space where all children can feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

Ms. Lopez Learning Through Play Pre-Kindergarten Center Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Lopez

Bronx, NY 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

12 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homguava Bean Bag Chair: Teardrop Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled, Compact Beanbag Chairs Soft Sofa with Corduroy Cover (Blue) • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Play Therapy Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Emotional Regulation for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Calming Sensory Shapes - Tactile Sensory Tiles Discs for Learning, Stimulation, Processing Through Play - Sensory Mats Social Emotional Learning Activities Game - Special Needs Toddlers - Set of 10 • Amazon Business $45.60 1 $45.60
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Kaplan Early Learning I Have Feelings Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Green, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCGR) • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
Constructive Playthings Wooden Community Helpers, Diverse Citizens & Careers, Use with Building Blocks, Creative Play, Social Emotional Learning Toy, Long-Lasting, Toddler Toys for 3 Years & Up • Amazon Business $26.27 1 $26.27
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $4.33 5 $21.65
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
READY 2 LEARN Easy Grip Dough and Paint Stampers - Emotions - Set of 12 - Rubber Stamps for Ages 2+ - Crafts and Social Emotional Learning - Washable • Amazon Business $19.74 1 $19.74
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $16.37 1 $16.37
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375) • Quill.com $14.95 1 $14.95
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$518.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.53

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.96

Total project goal

$686.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $686.41

4 Donors

-$339.68

Donations toward project cost

-$294.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.95

match offer

-$339.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$288.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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