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

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Keep Calm and Carry On

My students need a variety of self soothing, relaxation, and sensory materials. They will also need materials to create an element of privacy while utilizing calming techniques. -Sensory Fidgets -Ear-Muffs -Bean Bag Chair -Timer -Privacy Curtain/Screens

  • $487 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 Students

My students are in grades K-6 and are learning how navigate through many feelings and emotions. Some of these students come from unstable home environments and many have experienced some type of trauma. These children have been identified as candidates for small group and individual intervention with the school counselor and are learning social skills, how to manage emotions, and communicate feelings/thoughts appropriately so that they can be the best version of themselves. A calming center will help them to learn and apply more methods of self regulation.

My Project

Our school is currently working to provide a calming center for students to use to self regulate in a safe manner and environment.

Research shows that calming centers provide a retreat for children to calm down, decrease physical behaviors, and help them to identify cognitive and physical changes.

Calming centers may help students who overstimulate towards the end of the day, decrease student walk outs, help improve in areas of academics, and are recommended by the U.S. Department of Education.

The variety of fidget and tactile materials needed will provide sensory stimulation and relaxation. Noise cancelling head phones will help tune out noise distractions. Room dividing curtains will help to create a sense of privacy while allowing appropriate level of supervision. Bean bag chairs provide comfortable seating and a sand timer will allow students to manage time spent in the center.

Expectations on how to enter, use, and exit the calming center will be taught, modeled, and posted in the calming center. Strategies, activities, self reflection, and exit plans will also be modeled and taught in small group instruction with the counselor.

With your generosity and contributions, we will be able to help students increase social emotional learning competencies to be more aware and in control of their emotions. We appreciate YOU making a difference in the social-emotional health of our children. Thank you for consideration in helping us meet the needs of our students.

Ms. Hernandez Mount Vernon 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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San Bernardino, 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rabbitgoo No Glue Static Cling Privacy Window Film 35.4-by-78.7-Inch Frosted Films UV Protection Window Sticker for Office Home Bathroom Living Room Kitchen White Frosted Glass Window Film • Amazon Business $17.98 3 $53.94
RHF Privacy Room Divider Curtain 8ft tall x 10ft Wide: No one can see through, Total Privacy(8x10)Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
RHF Privacy Room Divider Curtain 8ft tall x 10ft Wide: No one can see through, Total Privacy(8x10)Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
EDsports 12 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Bike Chain,Marble Fidget Toys,Rainbow Magic Stress Balls,Squeeze-a-Bean Soybeans for Autism Children/Adults Relieves Stress • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Sand Timer, AblueA 5 Minutes Plastic Sand Clock Hourglass for Outdoor Home Kitchen School Office Desk End Table (Green Caps and Green Sand) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
ClearArmor 141001 Shooters Hearing Protection Safety Ear Muffs Folding-Padded Head Band Ear Cups, Black • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
Rabbitgoo Privacy Window Film Frosted Film 17.7 By 78.7 Inch No Glue Anti-UV Window Sticker White Frosted Window Cling Non-Adhesive For Privacy Office Meeting Room Bathroom, Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Best Fidget Cube by Zippi. Prime toy. reduce anxiety and Stress Relief for Autism, ADD, ADHD & OCD. (Waves) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Magic Star Cube,SHONCO 2 in 1 Combo Infinity Cube Toy Transforming Geometric Puzzle 3D Assembly Fidget Stress Anxiety Relief Magic Puzzle Cubes for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Toysmith Spiral Mystical Glitter Wand (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $4.41 2 $8.82

Materials cost

$346.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.95

Total project goal

$486.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.34

6 Donors

-$308.17

Donations toward project cost

-$261.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.22

match offer

-$178.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$151.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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