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Mrs. Park from Van Nuys, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a calming corner to relax and recharge when needed with Sofa Sacks and more.

  • $994 goal

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Mrs. Park has another project! Donate to Treasures for Our Scholars! to help her classroom.

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My Project

My school has several students who constantly walk out of their classrooms. Many of them climb the fence or stand on top of areas they are not supposed to.

I would like to create a calming area for our school where stressed students can come and spend some time relaxing and calming down.

There will be a little tent and comfy beanbags for them. There will be fidget toys and materials to help them calm down their anger. It would create a safe place for them to spend some time and then would give them a break that they need in order to continue with their long day of learning. This area would benefit many students and teachers at our school for many years. Thank you so much for your generous support!

Mrs. Park Valerio 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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Van Nuys, 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Charcoal 3' • Amazon Business $79.41 2 $158.82
Sumbababy Teepee Tent for Kids with Carry Case, Natural Canvas Teepee Play Tent, Toys for Girls/Boys Indoor & Outdoor Playing (White Teepee Tent) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids by Harkla (5 pounds) Sensory Weighted Lap Blanket for Kids in School & On-The-Go - Soft and Comfortable Lap Pad with Minky Fabric • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BRIGHTWORLD Moon Lamp Galaxy Lamp 5.9 inch 16 Colors LED 3D Moon Light, Remote & Touch Control Lava Lamp Moon Night Light Gifts for Girls Boys Kids Women Birthday • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
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 $18.29 2 $36.58
Power Your Fun Arggh Rainbow Giant Stress Ball for Adults and Kids, 5-Inch Jumbo Squishy Stress Relief Ball Fidget Toy, Anti Stress Sensory Ball Squeeze Toy for Boys and Girls (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $11.04 3 $33.12
Lukeline Foldable Large-Capacity Storage Bins with Lids and Metal Handle, Closet Organizers and Storage Bins for Living Room, Bedroom, Nursery, Closet, Dormitory or Office, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Star Cube,Vcall 2 in 1 Combo Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Magic Star Cube Smooth Surface Magic Cube Puzzle for Kids and Adults to Stress and Anxiety Relief Mini Preschool Toys • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
22 Pack Stress Balls Set for Kids and Adults, Squishy Fidget Toys with High Resistance, Anxiety Calming Autism ADD/ADHD Sensory Balls by Inscraft • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
12 Pack Fidgets Stress Balls for Kids Adults, Squishies Ball Toys Pack, Stress Relief Sensory Stress Ball for Autism, ADD, ADHD, Squishy Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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 $18.95 1 $18.95
Fidget Dodecagon –12-Side Fidget Cube Relieves Stress and Anxiety Anti Depression Cube for Children and Adults with ADHD ADD OCD Autism (B3 Blue Sky) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers, 85 Sheets with 17 Different Scents. More 320 Designs as Rewards, Christmas Gifts, Decorations, Games for Children, Teachers, Parents, etc. • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Rubik's Cube 3 x 3 Puzzle Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard (Shape) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
TREND ENTERPRISES: Kids' Choice, Scented Scratch 'N Sniff Stinky Stickers, Fun for Rewards, Incentives, Crafts and as Collectibles, 48 Different Designs, 32 Sheets Included, For Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning, Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Pajean 10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Back to School Strategies Bulletin Board Set Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Decor Special Education • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TREND ENTERPRISES: Positive Words, Scented Scratch 'N Sniff Stinky Stickers, Fun for Rewards, Incentives, Crafts and as Collectibles, 24 Designs, 20 Sheets Included, For Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
BUNMO Pop Tubes | Large 4pk Toddler Sensory Toys | Hours of Fun for All Ages | Imaginative & Stimulating Creative Play | Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$736.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.05

Total project goal

$993.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $993.66

1 Donor

-$844.61

Donations toward project cost

-$844.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.05

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 $0.00

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