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Mrs. Cruz-Aguinaga from Arleta, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Students Calm

Help me give my students a quite learning space where I can help students take a break, defuse anger, and re-center. It will be used for prevention to deescalate emotions, or anxiety before one gets too overwhelmed.

  • $682 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

These items will create a space to allow my students the opportunity to access a variety of tools and techniques to combat strong emotions and stress that prevent them from focusing on learning. In this space, children can gain a sense of safety, quiet, and grounding to regulate their emotions and mood. It help students to practice identifying feelings and emotions to better manage stress, self-regulate and control their impulses. A calming space can help reduce stress levels by promoting relaxation and creating a sense of peace. Improve mental health: A calm environment can positively impact mental health and allow students an opportunity to reset and focus. This is a vital aide for students who experience stress and anxiety, to support them in having a more successful learning experience.

Mrs. Cruz-Aguinaga Vena Avenue 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 Mrs. Cruz-Aguinaga

Arleta, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Independent Floor Work Space Bundle - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $312.55 1 $312.55
Really Good Stuff Privacy Shields for Student’s Desks – Desk Shield Keeps Their Eyes on Their Own Test/Assignments –Blue with Motivational Messages (Set of 12) • Amazon Business $46.80 2 $93.60
KLT Stress Balls Bulk Adults: 24Pack Fidget Toys Squishy Ball, Sensory Toy for Autism, Squeeze Ball Calming Toy, Anxiety Relief, Prize • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Harloon 20 Pcs Greenery Calming Corner Classroom Posters Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Feelings Chart Home Preschool Classroom Decorations for Teachers Elementary Educational Posters for Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crtiin 100 Pcs Sensory Strips Adhesive Textured Rough Sensory Stickers Anxiety Stickers Calm Stickers Breath Stickers Tactile Fidget Tape for Adults Anxiety Relief Anti Stress Toy (Boho) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
CAILINK Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer 2Pack Sensory Toy for Relaxation,Liquid Motion Timer Toy Floating Color Lava Timer-Relaxing Liquid Bubbler Timer Calming Toy • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66

Materials cost

$482.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.63

Sales tax

 $44.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.22

Total project goal

$681.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $681.48

3 Donors

-$222.75

Donations toward project cost

-$200.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.16

match offer

-$445.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$378.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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