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

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Calming Area (LAUSD)

Help me give my students a calming corner where they can recharge and be ready to learn. We need a rug, cushions, storage baskets, sensory toys, stress balls, and some books.

  • $787 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

Help me give my students a calming area that they can go to when they are feeling overwhelmed with emotions. Currently, I work with 26 6th graders who are going through a lot of emotional changes; sometimes a break is all they need to refocus and recharge. In a day I have students who can go from happy to mad within seconds, and this calming corner will allow them the space they need. The calming corner would provide a space for students to relax through coloring or using fidget toys, as well as a place to complete their class work in an independent area that is soothing.

My students are beginning to feel new emotions, and it is important for me to provide a safe space for them.

I know of a few students who could benefit from having a calming corner. Many times they come to school already overwhelmed, and the frustration throughout the day can cause them to become distracted and hinder their learning. A calming corner would allow these student to refocus their energy, and become amazing learners.

Mrs. Rodriguez McKinley Avenue Elementary School Grades 6-8

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 Mrs. Rodriguez

Los Angeles, 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TABAYON Indoor Modern Soft 7x10 Shag Area Rugs, Non-Slip Plush Nursery Accent Area Rug, Furry Faux Fur Shaggy Carpet for Living Room Home Decor Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Bright Color, Square) • Amazon Business $83.99 1 $83.99
Set of 6 Plastic Storage Baskets Organizing Container Lidded Knit Storage Organizer Plastic Bins Pantry Organizers and Storage(White) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Hamone 3-Tier Utility Rolling Cart,Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Caster Wheels,Storage Shelves Organizer Cart, 3 Hanging Baskets, Easy Assembly,for Bathroom, Kitchen, Office, Workshop,Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Jenaai 60 Pcs Wooden Balancing Stacking Stones Rocks, Sorting and Stacking Games, Wooden Colorful Stacking Balancing Stones Montessori Toys Preschool Learning Educational Puzzle Toys (Fresh Color) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Animal Mandala Coloring Book • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Alaskan Blue - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43103 • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows (Set of 4, White), 18 x 18 Inches Pillows for Sofa, Bed and Couch Decorative Stuffer Pillows • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
GDHBLING Rainbow Classroom Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Inch Set of 4 Reading Corner Throw Pillow Covers Colorful Kids Throw Pillow Covers Rainbow Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: Fidget Squishy Toys 12 Pack, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Stress Relief Balls, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down, Prize Box Toys for Classroom(2.5") • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
BEAWART 9 Calming Corner Classroom Posters, Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Decor ,Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Wall Art for Kids Toddler Classroom Preschool Homeschool Decoration, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Mandalas for Kids: Coloring Book With Simple Mandala Patterns. • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Rose Quartz - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43104 • Amazon Business $8.69 2 $17.38
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
Squishmallows Original 12-Inch Ludwig Teal Frog with Mint Green Belly - Medium-Sized Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Boxgear 10PCS Mini Man Magnetic Toy, Translucent Novelty Toys, Rubber Magnet Men Toy Fridge Magnets Humanoid Magnetic Toy Kids Travel Toys (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4 Pcs Space Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys Tactile Mat Anxiety Relief Calming Toys Fidget Sensory Fabric Toys for Autism Adults School Home Reduce Stress • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Peace Train • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children’s Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls, Color Changing Resistance Fidget Toys Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys Squishy Toy (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toy Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Calming Tool for Autism, Anxiety, ADHD - Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Supertip 40 Colors Washable Markers, Pack of 40, Multicolored • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$576.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.95

Total project goal

$786.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $786.33

1 Donor

-$786.33

Donations toward project cost

-$668.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.95

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