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Ms. Ezquivel from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner for First Grade Students

Help me give my students an inviting calming corner with seating floor cushions and a breathing light.

  • 3 donors
  • $311 goal

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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

As our class grows, we are implementing more SEL lessons into our first-grade class to help our new scholars adjust. Therefore, we have been relying heavily on our calming corner since many of our scholars need a calming space with pillows, and a table lamp, to gather their emotions and work through what they are feeling. Our calming corner needs a couple of more items to be more inviting and project a warm, calming space!

As a second-year teacher, I am looking to provide my scholars with an inviting calming corner where they can feel safe to work through their emotions.

I have added several items that will help boost our space. The hexagon cushions will be a great addition since some of our scholars like to sit or lie down while reading.

I would like to thank you all in advance for making this happen! Our first-grade class thanks you!

Ms. Ezquivel 42nd Street 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.

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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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juexica 8 Pcs Extra Thick Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Assorted Colored Floor Pillow Classroom Floor Seating Soft Floor Seat Cushion for Kids Learning Daycare School Chair (Classic Color) • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Degrees of Comfort Meditation Floor Pillow, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Beige 22 Inch • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Simple Designs Incandescent Mini Table Lamp Set, Off-White (LT2009-OFF-2PK) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Breathing Pal Plus 'Ted' - Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep Aid for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Celestial Buddies Little Earth Buddy Science Astronomy Learning Space Solar System Educational Plush Planet Toys - 10 Inches • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
12” Plush Toy Astronaut Figurine, Realistic Astronaut Plush Toy with NASA & USA Flag Arm Patches, Super-Soft Stuffed, Space Decor Astronaut Toys for Kids 3-5, NASA Toys, Toddler Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Materials cost

$211.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.57

Total project goal

$310.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $310.47

2 Donors

-$285.47

Donations toward project cost

-$242.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.82

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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