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Ms. Marquita Jones from Chicago, IL 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 in the classroom for students to be able to regroup.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marquita Jones's classroom raised $400

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating a comfortable and relaxing environment in the classroom sounds like a wonderful idea! It's important for students to feel at ease while learning and having a space that mirrors a home or non-traditional classroom setting can really enhance their experience. Providing areas with couches, bean bags, gaming chairs, and other cozy seating options can encourage students to engage more deeply with their studies and feel more relaxed while doing so.

Additionally, having a designated calming area where students can regroup, meditate, study, or simply enjoy their favorite book can be incredibly beneficial for their overall well-being.

This initiative not only supports their academic growth but also fosters a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Ms. Marquita Jones Arthur Ashe Elementary 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.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Orange (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Solobo Toys: Emotions Coin Drop - social emotional learning toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

Materials cost

$293.95

Vendor shipping charges

$11.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.97

Total project goal

$399.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$399.78

1 Donor

-$199.89

Donations toward project cost

-$169.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.98

match offer

-$199.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.98

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$0.00

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