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Mrs. Gorbea from Mission Hills, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a CALMING AREA where they can properly deescalate.

  • $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

Students are back in the classroom and post-pandemic times have students confronting more emotions than ever before. Social emotional learning is highly important and students are learning to name, understand, and when necessary cope with emotions. They are learning ways to productively communicate how they feel and are being taught many ways to deescalate. However, the classrooms are severely under supplied with objects for students to use in order to effectively do so. Please help my students by supplying them with many options to deescalate and find the mindfulness to get back into the classroom routine as quickly as possible, so they do not miss out on any learning.

Mrs. Gorbea San Jose Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Mission Hills, CA View local requests

More than half 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
EE952 - Mindful Breathing Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 5 $64.95
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
HH624 - Peaceful Kids Yoga Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 1 $46.99
Really Good Stuff Kids Yoga Mat with 24 Illustrated Poses – Safe, Zero-Phthalate – 5mm Thick, Non-Slip, Soft Exercise Mat for Kids, Teens, Toddlers (68” x 24”) Perfect For Home And Classroom • Amazon Business $37.29 1 $37.29
Large Axolotl Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety Kids and Adults, 28 Inch 3.4Lb Weighted Axolotl Plush, Stress Relief Cuddle Plushie Toy for Kids Adults Birthday Christmas, Soft Axolotl Throw Pillow • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
WD311 - Wonder Wands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
SE581 - Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
EE951 - Gel-Bead Emotion Friends • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
8 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Play Mat Sensory Mats for Autistic Children Texture Sensory Floor Tiles Educational Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Baby Toddler Activity (Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $28.59 1 $28.59
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
popoly Large Toy Box Chest with Lid, Collapsible Sturdy Toy Storage Organizer Boxes Bins Baskets for Kids, Boys, Girls, Nursery, Playroom, 25"x13" x16" (Linen Gray) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Weighted Dinosaur Plush. Green 17 Inch 1.2Ib Soft Weighted Plush Dinosaur Throw Pillow, Pressure Touch Weighted Stuffed Animal for Toy Birthday Gifts… • Amazon Business $17.24 1 $17.24
6pcs Slow Rising squishies Squishy Toys Jumbo squishies, Hamburger Popcorn Cake Ice Cream Pizza Kawaii Squishy Toys or Stress Relief Squeeze Toys Party Favors for Kids Adults Decorative Props • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TeeTurtle | The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie | Patented Design | Light Pink and Light Blue | Show your mood without saying a word! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
National Park Poster ,National Parks Art Prints,Nature Wall Art,Mountain Print Set Abstract Prints of Mountain Wall Art, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon , Sierra Nevada mountains，Olympic National Park Art For Home and Living Room Wall Art Decor Set of 4 (8”X10” ， No Frame • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ThinkFun Yoga Spinner Yoga Game for Kids Age 5 and Up - Award Winning Game for Yoga Loving Parents and their Kids • Amazon Business $13.63 1 $13.63
EE953 - Calm Down Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Inspirational Motivational Wall Art & Decor - Entrepreneur Positive Quotes Poster Prints 8x10 - Home Office - Classroom Decor - Success Sayings - Encouragement Gifts for Men, Women - Encouraging Motto • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
KDG Motivational Stress Balls(4 Pack) for Kids and Adults,Stress Relief Balls with Quetos to Relieve Anxiety and Manage Anger as Gift… • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
BUNMO Super Sensory Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Textured Monkey Noodles | Sensory Toys for Autistic Children | Stress Relief & Anxiety Toys for Kids • 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

Materials cost

$740.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.92

Total project goal

$999.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $999.46

1 Donor

-$849.54

Donations toward project cost

-$849.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.92

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 $0.00

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