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Ms. Castro 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 an environment and experiences that support their social and emotional needs as they continue to learn lifelong self-calming tools. They need a tent, stress balls, and books.

  • $990 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 greatest challenge for educators since the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic has been supporting the diverse social-emotional needs of students. These items will help students have an intentional safe space in our classroom where they can take a break when they need to. Some items will also be used to have engaging hands-on social emotional lessons.

These tools will help me provide a calming area for students where they can learn and practice tools to manage their feelings.

These helpful tools will benefit students well into their future!

Ms. Castro Dorris Place 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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Tent Indoor & Outdoor Toddler Tent Kids Play Tent Large Kids Playhouse Tent Toys with Pennant Banners Razee • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $24.49 2 $48.98
CA608 - You Are Extraordinary Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.50 1 $47.50
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Clear, Washable, 1 Gallon - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $21.41 2 $42.82
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
IKASA Large Sloth Stuffed Animal Plush Bradypode Toy for Children (Gray, 30 inches) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
12-Pack Bulk Empty Plastic Juice Bottles Reusable Water Bottles to work great as Sensory Bottles and Smoothie Bottles with Black Lids Great for Sensory Crafts and Calming Bottles 400ml • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
HESTYA 60 g Star Confetti Glitter Star Table Confetti Metallic Foil Stars for Party Wedding Festival Decorations (Holographic Silver, 10mm and 6mm) • Amazon Business $7.59 4 $30.36
Neliblu Heart Stress Balls - Valentines Day Red Hearts 3" Smile Face Squeeze Stress Relief Heart Shape Stress Ball - Fun Party Favors for Kids and Adults (2 Dozen) - Heart Shape Mini Foam Balls • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.35 1 $27.35
Festival Chunky and Fine Glitter Mix, Teenitor 32 Colors Chunky Sequins & Fine Glitter Powder Mix, Iridescent Glitter Flakes, Cosmetic Face Body Eye Hair Nail Art Resin Tumbler Glitter Loose Glitter • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
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
Imagine Meditation Cards for Kids - Award-Winning Mindfulness kit of XL Cards with Calming Guided Meditations for Empowerment, Focus and Relaxation. Great for Parents, Teachers and Therapists. • 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
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 $21.99 1 $21.99
Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes - Emotions Book for Kids Ages 3-10 Struggling With Sadness, Hopelessness, & Self-Confidence - Practical Tools to Help Children Manage Sadness and Unlock Happiness • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
I Choose to Calm My Anger: A Colorful, Picture Book About Anger Management And Managing Difficult Feelings and Emotions (1) (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Thought-Spot I Know What to Do Feeling/Moods Products: Different Moods/Emotions; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices (Moods/Feelings Flipbook) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Fiona Flamingo - Children’s Emotions Book that Teaches Emotional Intelligence & How To Identify, Label, and Manage Feelings - Best Toddler Books That Grows Social Skills For Kids • Amazon Business $19.91 1 $19.91
120 Pack Slime Making Kits Supplies,Gold Leaf,Foam Balls,Glitter Shake Jars,Fishbowl Beads,Fruit Slices,Fake Sprinkles,Glitter Sequins Accessories, Sugar Papers (Slime Kits) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus (Perfect for Calm Down Corner and Play Therapy) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
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 $13.90 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
Special Supplies Sensory Brush Therapressure Therapy Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing, 6 Pack, Stimulating and Calming Tools for Kids and Adults, Soft Flexible Bristles, Latex Free • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95

Materials cost

$733.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.49

Total project goal

$989.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.96

1 Donor

-$841.47

Donations toward project cost

-$841.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$148.49

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 $0.00

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