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Ms. Canal from N. Hollywood, 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 the necessary resources and tools for them to positively work through their emotions and regulate in our calming area!

  • $989 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 majority of my preschool special needs students are still learning to identify their emotions, express them, and use strategies and resources to help them regulate. The vast majority of my students come into my class lacking these skills and benefiting from explicit support and guidance. Currently, when my young become sad, angry, overstimulated, or the like, they do not have access to a calming corner with differentiated and developmentally appropriate tools and resources. My special education preschool program does not provide funding or these crucial resources for my students which they very much deserve and would benefit from. The materials that I have selected for my project would provide my students with a safe, comfortable, and positive place for them to explore and work through their feelings. Here they can choose from a variety of the materials that I have selected to understand their feelings (books), sensory items to cope (cuddle ball, stress ball, fidget toy), and strategies to regulate (mindful breathing board, calm down cubes). All that my little ones need is your help to get these items into our calming area!

Ms. Canal Victory Boulevard 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.

More about Ms. Canal

N. Hollywood, 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

10 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA351 - Best Behavior<sup>&reg;</sup>Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.50 1 $79.50
Abilitations Grid Gel Fidgets, Multicolor, Set of 4 • School Specialty $57.29 1 $57.29
DS737 - Dealing with Feelings Book Series • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.50 1 $54.50
FF465 - Moods Emotions Book Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CA312 - Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
SE581 - Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
EE359 - Moods Emotions Wooden Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
PP504 - Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
OddBallz Giant Gumball Stress Ball • School Specialty $26.92 1 $26.92
DS128 - Pop Play Dimpl&trade; Duo • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
SE731 - Sensory Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
DS129 - Pop Play Dimpl&trade; Digits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Alphabet Letters Learning Toys for Autistic Kids, 26pcs ABC Letters Educational Toys for Kindergarten Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old,Squishy Sensory Toy Set for Children with Autism,and ADHD • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Toys Stress Relief, Squishy Toys for Students, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 2-Pack Red & Blue, Great Stocking Stuffer, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
CHEFAN Feelings Chart, Autism Visual Behavior Management, Preschool Teacher Supplies, Daycare Essentials, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 2-Pack Pink & Green, Great Stocking Stuffer, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EE951 - Gel-Bead Emotion Friends • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
SPARK INNOVATIONS Emotions and Feelings Chart For Kids, Large Laminated Double Sided English/Spanish Classroom Poster 18x24 Educational Wall Decor 24 Full Body Characters • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 2-Pack Yellow & Purple, Great Stocking Stuffer, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
EE953 - Calm Down Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
EE952 - Mindful Breathing Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Chew Necklace Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, chewable Jewelry for Kids Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Play Visions FunFidget Squishy Ball, Smiley Face, Colors Vary • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74
Tangle Therapy Tangle • School Specialty $12.07 1 $12.07
EE957 - Find Your Feelings Emotion Slider • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Tangle Jr. Fuzzies Fidget Toy, 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 2-1/4 Inches, Multicolor • School Specialty $9.37 1 $9.37
Tangle Relax Therapy Tool For Tactile and Sensory Play • School Specialty $7.79 1 $7.79
BUNMO Stretchy Sensory Toys 6pk | Perfect Fidget Toy for Anxiety & Stress | Super Calming Fidget Toys | Focus & Stimulation | Fun & Engaging Autism Toys • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$715.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.61

Sales tax

 $65.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$839.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.21

Total project goal

$988.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $988.06

2 Donors

-$854.85

Donations toward project cost

-$839.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$133.21

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