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Ms. M. from South Gate, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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9 days left

Calm Minds and Hearts

Help me give my students crafts, games and an aquarium to use in our calming room.

  • 4 donors
  • $745 still needed

expires May 26

  • 4 donors
  • $745 still needed
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My Project

Help give our students games, crafts, and sensory toys to keep in our calm room. Thanks to generous donations last year, we were able to furnish our calm room with chairs and tables. This project will help give our students calming activities to choose from such as playing with moon sand or creating an origami animal.

These supplies will allow our students to take a short break in our calming space and then head back to their instruction.

We currently have students requesting to use our calm room when they are feeling overwhelmed by all of the other things in their lives. We have found that having this space for students is helpful because the students always know that it is available to them.

Ms. M. South Gate Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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South Gate, 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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glofish 10 Gallon Aquarium Fish Tank Kits, Includes LED Lighting and Décor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $134.81 1 $134.81
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 $28.95 4 $115.80
Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: How to Build Skills to Navigate Fear, Worry & Panic (teen mental health, social emotional awareness, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 5 $100.00
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
The Ultimate Origami Book • Blick Art Materials $14.99 4 $59.96
DUQGUHO Fluorite Crystals Chip Bulk Natural Healing Crystal Crushed Stones for Succulent Plant Flowerpot Rocks Vase Filler Pebbles for Planters 0.88 lbs • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
ZMLM Stocking Stuffers Gift for Kids - 165 Holographic Rainbow Scratch Paper Art Mini Notes Cards Bulk Party Favor Art Craft Supplies Toy for Girls Boys Birthday Christmas Halloween Box Gift • Amazon Business $9.69 3 $29.07
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Green Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.27 2 $28.54
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.20 2 $20.40
Folia Origami Paper, 4 x 4 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $12.59 1 $12.59
Tuttle Origami Pack Chiyogami Patterns • Blick Art Materials $11.75 1 $11.75
Tuttle Origami Pack Kaleidoscope Patterns • Blick Art Materials $11.71 1 $11.71

Materials cost

$738.49

Vendor shipping charges

$1.26

Sales tax

$67.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.72

Total project goal

$998.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$998.12

3 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$109.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.00

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$744.88

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