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Ms. Saad from N Hills, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area Needed to Provide a Safe Space

Help me give my students a calming area with comfy cushions, weighted lap pads and sensory items to help with big emotions.

  • $999 goal

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My Project

What I love about my students is that they are such curious learners. In my classroom, students learn important life lessons such as how to socialize, share, and take turns. My students are encouraged to follow their own interests. We believe in having the materials available to the children, every day, all day, making them able to experience hands-on activities.

A calming area will make such a big difference for students that go through big emotions.

Calm-down areas allow kids to be aware of their own emotions. Kids learn how to identify their emotions so they can better regulate them. Calm-down areas provide a safe space for kids to process these emotions in a vulnerable state. We need materials such as weighted lap pads which will help Improve focus and concentration and add comfort. The weighted puppy is a relaxing sensory experience to calm nerves and ease anxiety. Other items include wobbly cushions which help let students wiggle and wobble while they sit. The toy storage bins and baskets will be a great help to keep our calming area materials organized and clean for everyday use. I appreciate your consideration in donating to my project.

Ms. Saad Gledhill Street Early Education Center Grades PreK-2

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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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N Hills, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for In-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (4-Piece) - Contemporary/Purple • Amazon Business $64.99 2 $129.98
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
CA201 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Shoulder Wrap • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LC449BU - Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 3 $74.97
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for In-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (4-Piece) - Navy/Powder Blue • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
manimo Weighted Stuffed Animal for Kids - Lap Pad Sensory Tool - Perfect for Home, Schools, Kindergartens, Daycares • Amazon Business $53.95 1 $53.95
EE552 - Kids Around the World Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LakiKid Sensory Weighted Neck Pillow for Kids : Weighted Stuffed Animal Shoulder and Neck Wrap: Perfect Travel Buddy for Kids who Love Animals • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
Bear Basket, Toy Storage Bin, Cotton Rope Basket, Woven Laundry Hamper, Cute Storage Basket for Kids Toys, Cloths in Bedroom, Nursery & Living Room, 16"(D) x 14"(H) • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
AA695 - Soft Safe Children with Differing Abilities • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
FANKANG Rectangular Laundry Basket Nursery Storage Fabric Storage Bin Storage Hamper,Book Bag,Gift Baskets (Animals) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
VK·LIVING Small Cute Fox Basket Baby Laundry Baskets Nursery Storage Baby Diaper for Toys, Clothes, Towels, Gift Animal Baskets Pet Toy Basket Kids Cotton Rope Baskets Laundry Hamper 9.9''x7.9'' • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$740.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.82

Total project goal

$998.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.82

1 Donor

-$998.82

Donations toward project cost

-$849.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.82

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