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Mrs. Ackerman from Sylmar, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a calming area so that their worries and fears can turn into faith and hope. I would like my students to read books and have engaging conversations in comfortable pillows and beanbags.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ackerman's classroom raised $1,174

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are very special, they are enthusiastic and eager to learn. They put a lot of energy and thought into their learning and reach high scoring grades. However, because of their commitments and high expectations, they often need help in keeping their many projects and needed resources in one tidy place. This is where the chair pockets would benefit them greatly, limiting wasted time searching for lost papers. Because they work so hard, I would also like to provide them with a place of relaxation. A comfortable place where they can read a book, find a spot of solace, or simply have fun relaxing and interacting in comfortable bean bag chairs. A calming Place will help them do just that, stay calm and relax replenishing their efforts and coming with a renewed sense of much needed well being.

Mrs. Ackerman Sylmar Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Store More Black Grouping Chair Pockets - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $90.92 3 $272.76
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, Black MDR-ZX110 • Amazon Business $9.06 10 $90.60
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Black 3' • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Handles, Classroom Flexible Seating for Toddlers and Kids, 6-Piece-Assorted Floor Cushion, Count • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Dix-rainbow Bed Canopy Lace Net Unique Pendant Play Tent Bedding for Kids Playing Reading with Children Round Dome Netting Curtains Baby Boys Girls Games House - White • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Posh Creations Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Large-38in, Canvas Chevron Gray and White (XBLG-ST058) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
LINKYO Electric Pencil Sharpener Pro (Heavy Duty, Black) • Amazon Business $26.25 1 $26.25
6 Pack - SimpleHouseware Foldable Cube Storage Bin, Grey • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
MAD Skillz: A Thoughts & Emotions Sentence Completion Card Game for Taking Control of Feelings/Emotions; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Make Positive Choices; Teaches Mindfulness; Hardcover and Laminated • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Dremisland Double Circle White Feather Dream Catcher with Mobile LED Fairy Lights Wall Hanging Ornaments Ceiling Decor for Bedroom Decor Wedding Decorations Boho Chic Party Nursery Decor • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
hand2mind Orange Jumbo Sand Timers, 5 Minute Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps Offers Quiet Pausing, Classroom Sand Timers for Kids, Teeth Brushing and Game Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime! (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
TeeTurtle | Reversible Octopus Plushie | Light Blue Snowflake + Gray Cloud | Happy + Angry | Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! • Amazon Business $13.11 1 $13.11
Mr. Pen Handheld Metal Pencil Sharpener with 2 Holes, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Feelings and Me • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77
Curious Toddler FEELINGS The Little Book of Big Emotions: A Picture Book with Funny Faces for Toddlers and Preschool Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
13 Pcs Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Posters Feelings Emotions Management Poster for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Behavioral Therapy Autism Special Education • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Calm-Down Time / Momento para calmarse (Toddler Tools®) (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$874.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$79.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$997.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.00

Total project goal

$1,173.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,173.34

2 Donors

-$1,027.34

Donations toward project cost

-$997.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$146.00

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$0.00

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