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Ms. Ortega from Pacoima, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy & Cozy in Our Calming Corner

Help me give my students ownership of their actions and a sense of belonging.

  • $1,035 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

Most of my Kindergarten students have endured severe trauma in their short life before they enter my classroom. As a result of this, their mental health is severely impacted. My students seek attention by having emotional outbursts, physical aggression towards others, damaging property and become defiant towards adults to name a few. As their teacher it is my job to create a safe learning environment for my students.

As I implement Social Emotional Learning in my classroom, I teach students different strategies so that they are able to regulate their emotions, build relationships with classmates, and make responsible choices.

I also teach students breathing techniques.

The goal for this project is to create a safe place in the classroom where students can go to calm down, self regulate their emotions, and refocus. The items I am requesting are going to help me create a calming corner in the classroom for students to visit when their emotions are high. The quiet corner will have soft furnishings, and soothing materials to help students de-escalate when they get upset. My students are sweet and smart and have become better at using their words instead of their hands to resolve a problem. This project will greatly benefit them because they will be able to put into practice what I have taught them. This safe space will allow students to take a break and regulate their emotions as needed. The calming corner will empower my students to take responsibility of their actions and show them that I care about them and that I validate their feelings.

Ms. Ortega Hillary Broadous 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.

More about Ms. Ortega

Pacoima, 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

22 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids I Am Feeling Carpet - Blue - 4' x 6' Oval Social Emotional Classroom Rug • Kaplan Early Learning Company $166.46 1 $166.46
3 Product Bundle #2 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets + Cards (Books 17-24, Books 25-32 & 101 Conversation) social emotional learning; calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $140.00 1 $140.00
Kaplan Early Learning Emotion Floor Cushions: Encouraging Emotional Expression & Identification - Set of 6 Durable Vinyl Cushions, Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $134.96 1 $134.96
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 4 $132.48
The Bad Seed Children Reading 5 books set • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
4 FIDGET Toy Friends - 11.8" Plush Axolotl Stuffed Animals (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Celestial Buddies: Little EARTH Buddy 9" Plush Space Fidget Toy (social emotional learning support) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Fresh, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$766.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.80

Sales tax

 $70.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$879.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.15

Total project goal

$1,034.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,034.36

7 Donors

-$1,010.25

Donations toward project cost

-$879.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$131.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.11

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