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Mrs. Willis from Lees Summit MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Peaceful Place to Calm and Connect

Help me give my students a space in the school which feels like a warm hug and creates a sense of calm.

  • $187 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

This is my first year at this school, so I have only just begun to get to know the amazing students! However, I can tell from just the first couple of days, that the students here are exceptionally caring and respectful. Each morning, I have been greeted with smiles and students looking me in the eyes to say good morning.

As the school counselor, I get many opportunities to interact with students from every class in our school.

I have just finished my first round of visits to all of the classes. Each of the classes welcomed me wholeheartedly into their classroom and I instantly felt a part of their family. Recently, I had a upset student come visit me to share about her evening from the night before. By the time we finished our conversation, she gave me a giant hug and said, "you are my new best friend!" I am excited to get to make these connections with each of the students in my school this year!

My Project

As a school counselor, I want to have an office space that is calm and inviting for all students. I want students to walk through the door and feel like they are enveloped in warmth and love. By adding soft lighting, calming sounds, and comfortable seating, I believe children will feel more comfortable in my office space and they will be able to focus on their social/emotional development.

When students visit the school counselor to discuss a difficult situation, it is important that they feel like they are in a calm and safe environment.

I truly believe that environment is the 3rd teacher and I want to teach mindfulness and compassion through the environment.

Mrs. Willis
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Foamily Premium Hypoallergenic Round Stuffer Pillow Floor Insert Sham Form Polyester, 32" L X 32" W, Standard/White • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Purple • Amazon Business $33.00 1 $33.00
ANJANIYA - 32" Mandala Bohemian Yoga Meditation Floor Pillow Cover Comfortable Home Car Bed Sofa Cushion Couch Seating Large Zipped Throw Hippie Decorative Ottoman Boho Indian (Multi) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
The Bloom Times 2 Pcs Fake Plants for Bathroom/Home Office Decor, Small Artificial Faux Greenery for House Decorations (Potted Plants) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$126.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.03

Total project goal

$186.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$186.87

1 Donor

-$158.84

Donations toward project cost

-$158.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.03

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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