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Ms. Flaxbeard from South Gate, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a comfortable and calming place in our classroom with a beautiful Lakeshore Carpet.

  • $757 goal

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My Project

I plan to create a comfortable and calming space in our classroom. It is important that students have a safe place to go to when they need a break or time to collect themselves. This is why I am including the corner shaped rug and bean bag chairs. The calming corner will be available to all students throughout the day. I also included fidget items for students to use while in this space. These items can be soothing and distracting, so students are able to relax and calm down their bodies and minds.

My 3rd grade students are deserving of a safe and caring classroom.

I hope that by creating this space for them, they will recognize that they are important and cared for. I believe that is also a step towards teaching them how to self-regulate and make positive choices. Thank you for helping us to create a more welcoming classroom ecology!

Ms. Flaxbeard Independence 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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South Gate, 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

20 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grouptime Seating Carpet for 8 Kids - 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Sensory Fidget Tubes, Learning Weather for Kids, Anxiety Calming Tools, Stress Relief Toys, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Math Toy, Fine Motor Skills, Counting Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 4 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toys Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$531.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.35

Sales tax

 $48.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$642.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.43

Total project goal

$756.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $756.21

10 Donors

-$584.15

Donations toward project cost

-$515.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.87

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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 $0.00

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