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Ms. Silva from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a zen zone (calming area) for when they need a special area to de-esclatate, reflect, and/or emotionally develop.

  • $624 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 am trying to create a calming area (zen zone) for my classroom. I work in a very high-needs community in Watts. The students face enormous social and emotional challenges, so they require a safe, quiet space in my classroom to help them be ready every day for learning.

My calming area will be a refuge for students when they are unable to engage in learning.

They will be able to reflect on situations, learn new ways to cope with socially challenging experiences, and also find peace when outside life is simply too much for their young lives.

Ms. Silva 96th Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Silva

Los Angeles, 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

18 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.97 18 $143.46
Crayola 240 , Bulk Crayon Set, Cute School Supplies, Gift for Kids, 2 of Each Color [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $26.99 4 $107.96
Crayola Pip Squeaks Washable Markers, Marker Set for Kids, Gifts, Ages 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $12.10 5 $60.50
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Sapphire Blue • Amazon Business $54.98 1 $54.98
Posh Creations Malibu Lounge, Kid and Teen Playrooms and Bedrooms, Large Bean Bag Chair, Soft Nylon-Pink (XSHC-SX013) • Amazon Business $47.92 1 $47.92
TIME TIMER Home MOD - 60 Minute Kids Visual Timer Home Edition - For Homeschool Supplies Study Tool, Timer for Kids Desk, Office Desk and Meetings with Silent Operation (Dreamsicle Orange) • Amazon Business $19.17 1 $19.17
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$451.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.55

Total project goal

$623.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $623.67

4 Donors

-$552.62

Donations toward project cost

-$530.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$71.05

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