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Ms. Santiago from Yuma, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcome to 2.5 Calming Corner

Help me give my students a sensory-friendly area that helps students filter out the chaos and focus on regaining their emotional balance.

  • $727 goal

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Ms. Santiago has another project! Donate to Help Fill Our Classroom Library! to help her classroom.

$732 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

The calming corner is an incorporation to my classroom routine, making it a place where every child could regularly practice essential calming techniques. I am requesting SEL books and fidgets, classroom decor and flexible seating. Adding the calming corner to my classroom station rotation, shifts the perspective from punitive to positive, and regulating emotions becomes a normal and empowering aspect of classroom life. When students are able to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively, they’re better able to focus and learn and less likely to engage in disruptive behaviors. Additionally, when students have a foundational understanding of their brain’s role in self-regulation, they’re empowered to manage their emotions and optimize their learning.

Ms. Santiago Desert View Academy Grades PreK-2

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Yuma, AZ View local requests 30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle - A Little SPOT of SEL Favorites (paperback book box sets & fidget toys - social emotional learning & compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $155.00 1 $155.00
Floor Cushion Pillow Set of 2, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushions for Living Room Tatami, Orange Yellow, 22 Inch • Amazon Business $48.98 1 $48.98
ROFZY Magnetic Tiles, Magnetic Building Block, Magnetic Building Set 100 PCS, Perfect STEM Toys Gift for Kids Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
YEMUNY 5 Tier Rolling Utility Cart Multi-Functional Movable Storage Book Shelves with Lockable Casters for Study Office Kitchen Classroom, Light Green • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Gifts Of Joy - PreK to 5th Calm Corner Kit, Calm Down Corner Supplies w/ Kids Sensory items, Fidget Poppers, Feelings Poster, & Fidget Ball, Cool Down Corner for Classroom & Home • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
IMPRESA Monkey Foam from The Original Monkey Noodle 5 Giant Blocks - Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids with Unique Needs Fosters Creativity, Focus, & Fun - Great for Classrooms, Home, & Playtime Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Strips Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Stickers Adhesive Textured Grip Tape Fidget Pack Anti Stress Strips for Adults (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
B BBPM Classroom Must Haves Throw Pillow Covers Set of 2 - Calming Corner School Counselor Office Mental Health Pillow Decor Calm Down Corner Items for Home Kids Dutch Velvet 18x18 Inch • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
BEAWART 12 Calming Corner Classroom Posters (10x14) - Feelings Wheel Chart & Emotions Poster For Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies For Therapy Office Decor, Mental Health Wall Decorations For Preschool • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
Stress Balls with Expression 12 Pack, Squishy Balls Fidget Toys, Popular Emotion Sensory Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
SLifet Cat Night Light, LED Cat Night Light for Kids, Battery Powered Kitty Night Light, Portable Night Light with Warm White and 7-Color Breathing Mode, Silicone Multicolor Cute Cat Lamp • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
S&O Set of 10 Calming Corner Classroom Feelings Poster - Calming Corner Poster - Calming Corner Items Kids - Calm Down Corner Supplies - Calm Corner Items Emotion Charts - Calming Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toys (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Relaxation - Expanding Sphere for Kids & Adult Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
IMPRESA 5-Pack Glitter Original Monkey Noodle Stretchy String Fidget/Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Nogrit Counseling Office Must Haves Throw Pillow Cover, Calming Corner, Mental Health Pillowcase Decor for Home Kids,Mental Health Counselor Gifts, Calming Corner Items Kids Pillow Covers 18x18 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$540.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.98

Total project goal

$726.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.55

1 Donor

-$726.55

Donations toward project cost

-$617.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.98

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