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Ms. Calamandrei from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area: Keep Calm And Read

Help me give my students who all struggle to learn to read, a calming area, with comfy couch, book table, books, and fun reading and writing materials to help them overcome their stress in learning to read.

  • $985 goal

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My Project

My students have grit and determination. I teach reading to students who struggle with this learning task. Each day they look forward to coming to my class, eager to learn more and not feel so lost in their homeroom class. It is stressful for my students to spend every day in a learning environment that is advanced beyond what they can do.

I'd like to use the rug, sofa, coffee table, and books on my wish list to create a calming learning environment where I will teach not only how to read and write, but also how to manage their stress when learning becomes difficult outside my classroom.

Ms. Calamandrei Christopher Dena 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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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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Novogratz Brittany Futon, Convertible Sofa & Couch, Camel Faux Leather Sofas, Width: 81.5",Depth: 34.5",Height: 31.5" • Amazon Business $325.11 1 $325.11
nuLOOM Tammara Hand Braided Area Rug, 5' x 8', Multi • Amazon Business $70.08 2 $140.16
SAYGOER Small Coffee Table Modern Coffee Table Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table Oval Mid Century Coffee Table Retro Accent Center Table for Living Room Easy Assembly, Walnut Oak • Amazon Business $69.88 1 $69.88
EOOUT 20 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, Lined Journal Bulk with Rainbow Spine, 10 Colors, 60 Pages Soft Cover Composition Notebooks for Women Girls Kids, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mini Spiral Glitter Wands (6.5 Inches) Complete Gift Set Party Pack- 6 Pack • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Emotions Book: A Little Story About BIG Feelings • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Beginner Emotional Intelligence (EQ) For Kids: Activity Book (A Kid’s Dream Series: Book 2): Activities to Help Equip Kids With the EQ Skills Needed ... Careers, and Entire Lives in Rewarding Ways! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Shuttle Art Dot Markers, 15 Colors Washable Dot Markers for Toddlers,Bingo Daubers Supplies for Kids Preschool Children, Non Toxic Water-Based Dot Art Markers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Big Feelings • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Do You Want to Play?: Making Friends with an Autistic Kid • Amazon Business $7.58 1 $7.58

Materials cost

$729.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $66.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.73

Total project goal

$984.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $984.85

1 Donor

-$837.12

Donations toward project cost

-$837.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$147.73

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 $0.00

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