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Mrs. Cruz Sanchez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Calming Corner for Our High School Students

Help me give my students a calming corner to help with the stress of being a high school student !

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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 absolutely love my students for their resilience, creativity, and determination. Despite facing various challenges both in and out of school, they show up every day ready to learn and grow. What makes them truly special is their ability to support one another, turning our classroom into a close-knit community where everyone is valued.

The resources I'm requesting will create a much-needed calming corner in our classroom, a space where students can take a break when they feel overwhelmed.

The books on emotions and stress will give them tools to understand and manage their feelings, building their emotional intelligence. Fidget toys will provide a tactile outlet for stress, helping them focus better during lessons. Board games will encourage social interaction and teamwork, while also offering a fun way to unwind. The bean bags will make the corner a comfortable space, inviting students to relax and recharge.

My goal for this project is to provide my students with a safe, supportive environment where they can learn to cope with stress and emotions effectively. By giving them these resources, I hope to foster their well-being, which in turn will enhance their ability to focus, participate, and succeed academically.

Mrs. Cruz Sanchez Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School Grades 9-12

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. Cruz Sanchez

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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

150 students impacted 16donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SAYGOER Black Small Coffee Table Modern Oval Coffee Tables Retro Center Table for Small Space Mid Century Coffee Table Rustic Accent Table for Living Room Home Office, Easy Assembly • Amazon Business $79.95 2 $159.90
Alxum Multi Charging Station,10 Ports USB Charging Station for Multiple Devices,60W 10 Ports Charging Dock,Compatible with iPad, iPhone, Tablet and Cell Phone • Amazon Business $44.95 2 $89.90
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Gaming, Reading, and Watching TV, Laguna Lounger, Canvas Coloring Fabric - Creatures • Amazon Business $87.49 1 $87.49
addlon 5-Tier Corner Shelf Floor Lamp with Type C, USB Port & 1 Power Outlet and 3CCT LED Bulb, Modern Display Lamp for Narrow Corner Bookshelf lamp for Living Room, Bedroom, Office - Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Big Joe Roma Bean Bag Chair, Black Plush, Soft Polyester, 3 feet • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
4 FIDGET Toy Friends - 11.8" Plush Axolotl Stuffed Animals (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning tools, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $56.00 1 $56.00
Didax Social Skills Board Games - 6 Interactive Games for Building Confidence and Cooperation • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $19.94 2 $39.88
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Bananagrams My First : Multi-Award Winning Kids Spelling Board Game For Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
YEMUNY 5 Tier Rolling Utility Cart Multi-Functional Movable Storage Book Shelves with Lockable Casters for Study Office Kitchen Classroom, Light Green • Amazon Business $35.19 1 $35.19
Pressman Folding Mancala Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 2 $32.32
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere (4 Pack) Toy for Kids Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Colors May Vary for Yoga Anxiety Relaxation Expands from 5.6" to 12" • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.90 2 $19.80
Hasbro Gaming Wordle The Party Game for 2-4 Players, Official Wordle Board Game Inspired by New York Times, Games for Ages 14+, Word Games • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
80 Pcs Squishies, Mini Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Animal Squishies Stress Relief Fidget Toys, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, and Travel Toy Gift • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
I Feel... Something: Listening to Your Body for Kids (Social Skills for Kids, Interoception for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Tic Tac Toe (Bulk Pack of 24) 5"x5" Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game Toys for Kids, Birthday Party Favors, Goody Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes & Occupational Therapy, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Spin Game, Features Spinning Connect 4 Grid, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Strategy Board Games, Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games for Adults and Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.36 1 $9.36
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.07 1 $6.07

Materials cost

$994.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.61

Sales tax

 $91.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,131.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$199.61

Total project goal

$1,330.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,330.75

14 Donors

-$1,072.73

Donations toward project cost

-$941.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$222.73

Match offers toward project cost

-$189.32

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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