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Ms. Yu from TARZANA, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Corner That Calms Kiddos

Help me give my students resources to relax and calm themselves during difficult moments in class.

  • $815 goal

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My Project

Being able to calm yourself when emotions run high – or self-regulate – is a learned skill. Similar to how a child is taught to tie their shoe once they have the fine motor skills to do so, once a child’s brain is developmentally ready to self-regulate, they can learn different strategies and ways that work well for them.

One way to help children learn how to self-regulate is by providing them with calm down corners.

A calm down corner is a designated space in a home or classroom with the sole intent of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. These spaces are equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing and reflection.

More than half of the students in my class come from low income families. Some live in single parent households, some are victims of trauma. A calm down corner and calming items will help them regulate their feelings in order to return to socializing and learning. Thank you so much for considering donating to our classroom for our calming corner.

Ms. Yu Vanalden Avenue Elementary School 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.

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TARZANA, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kimochis 2086-MIXEDBAG Bag of Feelings Toy, Multicolor (Pack of 33) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Handles, Classroom Flexible Seating for Toddlers and Kids, 6-Piece-Contemporary Floor Cushion, Multicolor 6 Count • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Autism & Prosperity Kids Toys Quiet & Education Sensory Stim Alt Autistic Children Bundle, ASD Boys Girl Teen Special Needs Classroom No 1-3 Toddlers Age 3 4 5-7 8-12 Products Games Learning Materials • Amazon Business $38.47 1 $38.47
A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking, & Feelings Detective) • Amazon Business $37.40 1 $37.40
KID K’NEX – Budding Builders Building Set – 100 Pieces – Ages 3 and Up – Preschool Educational Toy • Amazon Business $37.05 1 $37.05
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.04 1 $27.04
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' 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 $23.99 1 $23.99
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Sensory Lights, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Unique Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
DECOMOMO Storage Bins | Fabric Storage Basket for Shelves for Organizing Closet Shelf Nursery Toy | Decorative Large Linen Closet Organizers with Handles Cubes (Teal and White, Large - 3 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
Squishmallows 14-Inch Blue and Green Planet Plush - Add Roman to Your Squad, Ultrasoft Stuffed Animal Large Plush Toy, Official Kelly Toy Plush • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, Black MDR-ZX110 • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors, Holiday Gifts, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.63 1 $15.63
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
YYXLIFE Double Sided Carpet Tape for Area Rugs Carpet Adhesive Removable Multi-Purpose Rug Tape Cloth for Hardwood Floors, Outdoor Rugs, Carpets Heavy Duty Sticky Tape, 2 Inch x 10 Yards, White • Amazon Business $9.67 1 $9.67
13 Pcs Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Posters Feelings Emotions Management Poster for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Behavioral Therapy Autism Special Education • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$598.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$692.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.18

Total project goal

$814.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $814.53

1 Donor

-$692.35

Donations toward project cost

-$692.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$122.18

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 $0.00

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