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Ms. Rubio from Los Angeles, 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 have a calm space to support their mental health.

  • $916 goal

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Ms. Rubio has another project! Donate to Books for Counseling Support to help her classroom.

$268 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Rubio

Ms. Rubio has another project! Donate to Books for Counseling Support to help her classroom.

$268 - complete this project and be a hero

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 a school social worker and my main goal is to empower students so that they learn the skills needed to self-regulate and cope with stressors.

My students are resilient, kindhearted and open to learning.

I am impressed daily by their willingness to discuss mental health and build positive connections.

By receiving the tools requested from this project, my students will have access to a Calming Area in my classroom where they can practice self-regulation by utilizing tools such as fidgets, SEL Books, sensory tools, art materials and more!

Ms. Rubio Ascot 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.

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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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT Takes Action! Box Set (8 Books: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
A Little SPOT of Holidays Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Scribble Day, Celebration) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
A Little SPOT of Life Skills 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, & Giving) • Amazon Business $47.28 1 $47.28
Kinetic Sand Kalm, Zen Garden Box Fidget Toy with All-Natural Kinetic Sand and 3 Tools for Relaxing Play, Sensory Toys, Sand Toys for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $29.47 1 $29.47
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
POKONBOY 30 Pack Kawaii Squishies Squishy Toys, Animals Squishies Cute Unicorn Donuts Slow Rising Creamy Scent Stress Relief Squishies Pack Party Favors Decorative with Key Chain • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Learn Breathing Patterns, Mindfulness for Kids Anxiety Relief, Tactile Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
TeeTurtle - Plushmates - Magnetic Reversible Plushies that hold hands when happy - Avocado Cat - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Right Now I Am Fine - An Anxiety Book for Kids Ages 3-8 that Teaches How to Overcome Worry and Stress with Practical Calming Techniques - A Children's Book that Helps Promote a Calm & Peaceful Mind • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Learn Deep Breathing, Rechargeable Animal Night Light, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Say Hello And Let It Go: I Am Not My Emotions • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Who's Feeling What?,Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, 49 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Anboor 3.9" Squishies Dice Kawaii Soft Slow Rising Scented Squishies Stress Relief Kids Toys Gift Collection Decorative Props • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
A Little SPOT: My First Emotions (Inspire to Create: A Little Spot) • Amazon Business $8.78 1 $8.78

Materials cost

$658.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.00

Sales tax

 $60.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$778.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.31

Total project goal

$915.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $915.40

2 Donors

-$296.31

Donations toward project cost

-$274.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.95

match offer

-$592.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$503.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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