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Ms. Gonzalez from San Fernando, 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 space in my classroom where they can identify their needs and learn to manage their emotions.

  • $811 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 supplies that I am requesting are to help me provide my students with a calming space where they can regulate their emotions when they are experiencing overwhelming feelings that prevent them from being able to focus and function in their classroom.

The books will help my students continue to learn about their emotions, healthy coping skills, and self-regulation.

The chairs provide comfort and relaxation. The toys will allow them to have fun while they are learning self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills.

By donating to our project, you are helping to normalize the importance of mental health and the well-being of all students.

Ms. Gonzalez Gridley-Montanez Elementary Dual Language Academy 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.

More about Ms. Gonzalez

San Fernando, 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

438 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Coronado Bean Bag Boys and Girls Large Chair for Kids, for Gaming and Playrooms, Soft Nylon-Black (XSNN-SX001) • Amazon Business $59.99 4 $239.96
NICETOWN White Semi Sheer Linen Curtains 84 inch Length 2 Panels Set, Grommet Semitransparent Balance Privacy & Light Vertical Flax Sheer Drapes for Bedroom/Living Room, W52 x L84 • Amazon Business $19.54 2 $39.08
Star Projector Galaxy Night Light - Astronaut Space Projector, Starry Nebula Ceiling LED Lamp with Timer and Remote, Kids Room Decor Aesthetic, Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $26.07 1 $26.07
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
The Big Feelings Book for Children: Mindfulness Moments to Manage Anger, Excitement, Anxiety, and Sadness • Amazon Business $7.65 2 $15.30
Out of Your Mind: A Journal and Coloring Book to Distract Your Anxious Mind • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Everyone Feels Anxious Sometimes - A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Inner Peace and Confidence - Anxiety Book for Children Ages 3-10 to Help Alleviate Worry • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
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
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery (Growing Heart & Minds) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself (Growing Heart & Minds) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Who's Feeling What? ,Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, 49 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Calm Down Jar: A Social Emotional, Rhyming, Early Reader Kid's Book to Help Calm Anger and Anxiety (Teacher Tools) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
All Emotions Matter (Series: What Matters To You?) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Breathing is My Superpower: Mindfulness Book for Kids to Feel Calm and Peaceful (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
I Choose to Say No: A Rhyming Picture Book About Personal Body Safety, Consent, Safe and Unsafe Touch, Private Parts, and Respectful Relationships (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.03 1 $11.03
Roaring Mad Riley: An Anger Management Story for Kids • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sometimes I'm Anxious: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (1) (Child's Guide to Social and Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids: 40 Awesome Activities to Help Children Calm Down, Cope, and Regain Control • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Mindful Coloring for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa Be Clever Wherever Things on Rings Calming Strategies, PreK-Grade 5, Book Ring and Calming Strategies, Breathing Techniques, Yoga Poses, Counting Exercises Flash Cards (16 pc) • Amazon Business $6.22 1 $6.22
Mandala Coloring Book for Kids: Big Mandalas to Color for Relaxation, Book 1 (Mandala Coloring Collection) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$595.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.64

Total project goal

$810.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $810.91

3 Donors

-$792.20

Donations toward project cost

-$689.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.71

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