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Mrs. Valencia-Gill from Maywood, 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 variety of sensory items for a safe space to practice the self-regulation skills they've been taught, while they are in the classroom, and so they can get back to learning.

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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 have been a special education teacher in Maywood for over twenty years. I love what I do and the population I serve. I teach fourth and fifth graders with a wide range of disabilities. I have students with autism, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and intellectual disabilities. For me, it has always been important to teach my students how to recognize their feelings and learn how to calm themselves.

This is why I am creating a safe, calming corner in my classroom in order to provide my students a neutral, positive space to self-regulate.

This calming corner will help create a safe space for my students to go to when they feel their emotions are overwhelming them and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. This space will be equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing and reflection.

Mrs. Valencia-Gill Heliotrope Avenue 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.

More about Mrs. Valencia-Gill

Maywood, 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

13 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Blue • Amazon Business $38.90 2 $77.80
Large Kids Tent, Kids Playhouse with Banner,Light and Padded Mat, Tent for Kids Reading Nook, Play Tent, Easy to Assemble and Wash, Indoor and Outdoor, Boho Adult Tent, 52x35x51 • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
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 $19.99 2 $39.98
AONESY Jellyfish Lava Lamp, 17 Color Changing Jelly Fish Tank Mood Lamps for Home Office Room Desktop Decoration, Jellyfish Aquarium Night Light Christmas Gifts for Kids Teens Girls Boys Adults • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Strips Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Stickers Adhesive Textured Grip Tape Fidget Toy Pack Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens Kids (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillow Inserts (Set of 4, White), 18 x 18 Inches Pillow Inserts for Sofa, Bed and Couch Decorative Stuffer Pillows • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
PERFECTTO Set of 2 Decorative Pillows for Girls Boys, Toddler Kids Room. White Fluffy Star and Furry Grey Pillow. Soft Plush Cute Throw Pillows for Bedroom Décor. Fun Pillows for Teepee Tent • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
The Shoulds and Should Nots: Photo Cards to Help Kids Develop Social & Communication Skills; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Make Positive Choices; Hardcover and Laminated • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
GDHBLING Colorful Kids Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Inch Set of 4 Cartoon Inspirational Classroom Pillow Covers Outdoor Couch Sofa Bedroom Decorative Throw Pillow Covers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime! (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Calm and Focus - for Play Therapy, Classroom Yoga, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Relief, Autism Therapy Toys, and ADHD Tools • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Pajean 10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Back to School Strategies Bulletin Board Set Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Decor Special Education • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Green Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$432.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.72

Total project goal

$598.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $598.14

3 Donors

-$324.07

Donations toward project cost

-$275.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.61

Matching donations from our partners

-$274.07

Match offers toward project cost

-$232.96

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.11

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