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Mrs. Wicker from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Yourself Down

Help me give my students a calming corner so they can relieve stress and overwhelming feelings.

  • $626 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

Thank you for looking at my project. The sofa I'm requesting for my school counseling office will provide soft seating which plays a key role in creating a calming environment. I want my students to feel at ease while they regulate their emotions when they come to my office. The other items will provide relaxation stress reduction, sensory stimulation, focus and Concentration. I want to create a safe space where my students can come to from the hustle and bustle of the hallways and classrooms! My students deserve a calming environment to come too when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Mrs. Wicker Geo Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge Charter School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baton Rouge, LA 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

Never Before Funded 200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
YESHOMY Convertible Sectional 3 L-Shaped Couch Soft Seat with Modern Linen Fabric, Small Space Sofas for Living Room, Apartment and Office, 70'', Gray • Amazon Business $313.99 1 $313.99
Solobo Toys: Emotional Awareness Bundle - Emotions Coin Drop & 60 Extra Coins (social emotional learning, calming corner, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
INNER-ACTIVE Sensory Tubes for Kids Fidget Tubes for Calm Down Corner Anxiety Relief, Occupational Therapy Toys, Liquid Motion Bubbler for Visual Sensory Play, Count Down Timer (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Lava® Lamp - 14.5" Aurora Borealis - The Original Motion Light - Purple Wax and Blue Liquid - Item #2047 (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $29.78 1 $29.78
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids, Calming Down Sensory Tools for Autism Autistic Special Needs, Sensory Bin Squeeze Toys for Classroom Prize, Travel Toys • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Buluwans Easter Basket Stuffers Fingers Magnetic Ring Fidget Toys for Anxiety Stress, Halloween Party Favors, 9pcs Colorful Silent Calming Toys for Adults Teens and Kids • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$455.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.85

Total project goal

$625.64

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