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Ms. Diaz-Duran from Wilmington, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We All Need a Break Sometimes

Help me give my students calming items such as stress balls, weighted stuffed animals, sensory tiles, noise cancelling headphones, a mat, and pillows.

  • $527 goal

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Ms. Diaz-Duran has another project! Donate to New Supplies for 2025! to help her classroom.

$680 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Students come to school with big feelings and more often than not those feelings affect their relationships in the classroom and their learning.

The calming corner is a safe space for students to self-regulate their emotions and feelings.

It will give students an opportunity to do some breathing, unwind, refocus and then rejoin the class in a calmer state of mind.

This space will include pillows and a mat for a comfortable space to retreat when needed. The basket will hold items such as stress balls, fidget items, noise cancelling headphones, and calming water tubes to help them refocus and manage their emotions.

Ms. Diaz-Duran Harry Bridges Span 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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Wilmington, 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

26 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mindful Modern Velvet Zabuton Meditation Mat - Luxurious Meditation Cushion Pillow with 100% Cotton Filling - Enjoy Better Posture and Greater Comfort for Zafu or Bench (Royal Navy) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Alpine Muffy Kids - Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids - CE & ANSI Certified - 25dB - Sensory & Concentration Aid - Mint • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
TNOIE Rainbow Night Light, Glitter Lamp with Automatic Color Changing, Novelty Mood Lighting Party Room Decor for Girls Boys Adults Kids Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sensory Mats Set - 9 Round 8.6-inch Sensory Tiles for Sensor Wall, Floor & More - Multi-Sensory Exploration Sensory Toys for Kids and Autistic Children - Sensory Room Equipment Play-Based Learning • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
uoozii 20" | 4 Pounds Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Hamilton Buhl HygenX Disposable Headphone Covers, 2.5" - 4" Diameter, 50/PR, 2 PR/BD • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Rusenbao Boho Smile Sun Sunshine Throw Pillow Covers-You are so Loved Inspirational Reading Nook Classroom Decorate Kids Girls Room Nursery Playroom-18x18 Inch Pillowcase Set of 2 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
uoozii Non-Shedding Series 12" | 2 Pounds Grey Bunny Weighted Stuffed Animals Unscented Microwavable & Coolable Weighted Rabbit Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
AUVOTA Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy Magic Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Fidget Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD, Autistic 11.8in (2pcs) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LoforHoney Home Fabric Storage Baskets for Shelves, Foldable Storage Baskets for Organizing, Closet Organizer Bins with Cotton Rope Handles, Canvas Storage Bins for Clothes, Large, Dark Gray, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert (Pack of 2, White) - 18 x 18 Inches Bed and Couch Pillows - Indoor Decorative Pillows • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Liquid Timer - Sensory Toy for Relaxation, Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer with Floating Color Lava Lamp, 3-Pack Incredibly Effective Calming Stress Relief Hourglass Toy for Kids & Adults, Autism & ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eutreec Stress Ball Toys Color Changing - Sensory Squeeze Toys Squishy Balls for Teens Kids and Adults Stress Relief Balls for Easter Stocking Party Bundle - 4 Pack(Green/Yellow/Blue/Pink) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Inspirational Pillow Cover, I Am Kind Smart Brave Reversible 18 x 18 IN Throw Pillow Case, Boho Rainbow Decoration for Home Classroom Nursery Playroom, Gifts for Kid Family Friend, 1 Pack(A07) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hourglass Timer Sand Clock 5 Minutes: Plastic Sand Timer 5 Minutes, Small Purple Sand Watch 5 Min, Hour Glass Colorful Sandglass Timer for Kids, Games, Classroom, Kitchen, Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tangle Jr. Fuzzies Fidget Toy, 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 2-1/4 Inches, Multicolor - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $9.52 1 $9.52
Power Your Fun Arggh Textured Mini Stress Balls for Kids and Adults- 3pk Squishy Soft Stress Ball Fidget Toys, Anxiety Stress Relief Therapy Quiet Sensory Squeeze Toy Squish Ball (Pink, Blue, Green) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$376.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.95

Sales tax

 $34.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.93

Total project goal

$526.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $526.20

8 Donors

-$424.72

Donations toward project cost

-$371.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.71

match offer

-$89.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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