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Ms. Prado from Los Angeles, 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 area to practice self calming skills.

  • $831 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

The materials requested will help our youngest learners develop and practice social emotional skills needed to regulate their feelings and become better learners. My vision is to create a calming area that can meet the needs of our students as they explore different emotions and form valuable friendships with classmates. Our students will benefit having a cozy area to relax using the large bean bag and safely express themselves through the use of the feelings dolls that provide a visual aide while learning healthy ways to calm big feelings.

This project will give us the opportunity to enhance skills like deep breathing, problem solving and promoting kindness in our classroom as well as in our community.

The calming area will be a valuable part of our classroom and we cannot wait to make use of this wonderful opportunity!

Ms. Prado Brooklyn Avenue Early Education Center 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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Los Angeles, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF704 - Feelings Emotions Washable Dolls • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
DD420SG - Calming Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Premium Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
HH624 - Peaceful Kids Yoga Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
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
Kids Teepee Tent for Kids ,Kids Play Tent for Girls & Boys, Gifts Playhouse for Kids Indoor Outdoor Games, Kids Toys House for Baby with Colored Flag &Feathers &Carry Case (Teepee Tent for Kids) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
PP182 - Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
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
Beige Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Beige Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
LCD Writing Tablet 12 Inch Toddler Doodle Board, Colorful Drawing Tablet, Erasable Electronic Painting Pads, Educational and Learning Kids Toy for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls Gifts(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $22.85 1 $22.85
PP508 - Sensory Star Beanbags - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Feelings & Choices Flip Book | Teach 28 Emotions to Kids & Toddlers | Early Learning Feelings Chart & Book Flash Card Alternative | ASD Friendly Teaching Toy | Parents Teachers & Therapist • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The School of Mindfulness- Mindfulness Game for Kids: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents- for Authentic and Meaningful Conversations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
EE952 - Mindful Breathing Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
EE953 - Calm Down Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
9 Pcs Classroom Breathing Posters Calming Corner Posters Mindfulness Therapy Office Decor Calm Down Corner Wall Art Feelings Chart for Kids Educational Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Bertte Throw 330 GSM Soft Plush Fuzzy Warm Fluffy Lightweight Decorative Stripe Fleece All Seasons Cozy Sofa Bed Blanket, 50"x 60", Light Beige • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BUNMO Sensory Toys - Calming Textured Silly Stretchy Strings and Sensory Toys for Autistic Children. Stocking Stuffers for Kids 8-12 Ideal Autistic Toys - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$604.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $55.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$706.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.62

Total project goal

$830.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $830.82

1 Donor

-$706.20

Donations toward project cost

-$706.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$124.62

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 $0.00

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