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Mr. Sanchez 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 nice quiet space to refocus and calm down to focus and learn.

  • $1,000 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

I teach a Dual Spanish 50-50 program with 48 students. They are outgoing, motivated, and enthusiastic. But, at times strong emotions arise over friendships, class work, and home experiences. The calm area will be a space with the sole intent of being in a safe space for students to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. The canopy, bean bags, fidget toys, and sensory tools will help clear their mind and be ready to learn and have fun.

Mr. Sanchez Micheltorena Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

48 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Small • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated Calm for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Purple • Amazon Business $36.90 2 $73.80
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $33.50 2 $67.00
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes - 6 Pieces, Ages 6+ Foam Cubes for Social Emotional Learning, School Counselor Supplies, Speech Therapy Toys, Ice Breaker Cubes Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.45 4 $49.80
Orsen LCD Writing Tablet 10 Inch, Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Pad for Kids, Drawing Board Writing Board Drawing Tablet, Educational Christmas Boys Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
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
15" Chilean Cactus Rain Stick Musical Instrument - Rainstick Shaker • Amazon Business $17.50 2 $35.00
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
Jack & Rose White Noise Machine Baby, Baby Sound Machine Kids with Night Light, Portable White Noise Machine for Sleeping • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
Inspirational Diversity Wall Art in This Room Watercolor Canvas Painting Prints for Classroom Office Wall Decor Framed Equality Artwork Gifts(12x15 Inch) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
HUYAW Colorful You Can Do Hard Things Inspirational Quotes Throw Pillow Cover, Motivational Gifts, Teen Girl Boy Pillow Case 18 x 18 Inch Home Bedroom Office Dorm Bed Sofa Decor Set of 2 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Yoya Toys Liquimo - Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults (3-Pack) - Hourglass Liquid Bubbler - Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy - Stress Management - Cool Desk Décor • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
3D Pin Art Sensory Toy Rainbow Needles Fidget Palm Board Extra Large(6 x 8 Inches) Arouse Sense of Imagination Innovative Boundless Creativity • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Fidget Toys Stress Relief - Prize Box for Classroom - Squishy Toys for Students - Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Three Tone Chime Bell for Teachers Classroom Management, Mindfulness,Mindfulness • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YoYa Toys Handheld Water Game 2 Pack Set of a Fish Ring Toss and a Basketball Aqua Arcade Toy in 2 Compact Mini Retro Pastime for Kids and Adults in a Gift Box • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
4 pack Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor Posters Boho Feelings Chart for Kids Counseling Office Decor Therapy Poster Social Emotional Learning Posters Calm Down Corner Supplies My Feelings Poster Mental Health Wall Decor 8x10 Unframed Boho Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
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
40 Pcs Calm Strips,Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers,Fidgets for Classroom Rough Sensory Strips,Sensory Stickers for Anxiety Relief,Calming Strips Calm Down Corner Supply (Vintage Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
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
It Is Okay To Feel, Boho Classroom Decor, Mental Health, Playroom Decor, Child Art, Back To School, Teacher Gifts, Classroom Decor, Classroom Wall Decor, No Framed (8X10 INCH) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$740.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.94

Total project goal

$999.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $999.60

1 Donor

-$849.66

Donations toward project cost

-$849.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.94

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 $0.00

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