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Ms. Friday from Mesquite, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a Calming Corner! This furniture and these sensory supplies will give students a safe, quiet place to reset, regulate emotions, and take care of their mental health during the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Friday's classroom raised $350

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I’m working to create a Calming Corner in my middle school classroom through DonorsChoose, and I need your help! This special space will give students a safe, quiet place to reset, regulate emotions, and take care of their mental health during the school day.

Middle school can be overwhelming, and having a calming space with tools like sensory items, breathing prompts, and reflection journals can make a big difference in helping students feel supported, seen, and ready to learn.

Comfortable seating and sensory lights with help.

Mental health matters, especially for growing minds.

Thank you so much for believing in our classroom and helping us create a space where students can feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

Ms. Friday Dr Don P Woolley Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Mesquite, TX 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

HBCU Alum 140 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Mauve Plushie Fur, Soft Faux Fur, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Honey-Can-Do 3-Drawer Plastic Storage Cart on Wheels,Silver • Amazon Business $35.09 1 $35.09
LYJWOO6D Wicker Storage Cubes Foldable Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets Wicker Storage Baskets,Rectangular Laundry Organizer Totes for Shelves,Set of 2 Pcs Baskets-11x11x11inch • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Kekeso Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion Daisy Flower Throw Pillow Cute Room Decor for Girls Flower Plush for Reading and Lounging Comfy Pillow (60cm/23.62inch, Green) • Amazon Business $12.59 2 $25.18
Grass Green Round Rug 4Ft for Bedroom, Fluffy Shag Circle Area Rugs for Kids Room Classroom Nursery, Cool Living Room Decor Aesthetic, Cute Fuzzy Moss Floor Carpet for Preppy Dorm Apartment, Circular • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
(100 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Sensory Toy， Classroom Prizes Pinata Filler Treasure Box，Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids Boys Girls Teens • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids, Deck for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Kit, Sensory Room, Social Emotional Yoga Games for Kids, Mindfulness Tools for Play Therapy, or Relaxation • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Magicteam White Noise Machine 10 Colors Lights and 25 Soothing Sounds Sleep Sound Machine with 5 Timers with Memory Feature Portable Sound Machine for Baby Adults. (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Essential Oil Diffusers for Home with USB Cord, 150ml Aroma Humidifier for Office, Water Shortage Protection, 7 Color LED Lights White Scent Mist Dorm Room Essentials Aromatherapy Ultrasonic • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Power Your Fun Arggh Calm Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls, Color Changing Resistance Fidget Toys Sensory Calming Stress Relief Squeeze Toys (Green, Orange, Blue • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Life Savers Wint O Green Mints Candy Bag, 6.25 oz (NFG885041) • Quill.com $3.48 2 $6.96

Materials cost

$262.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.35

Total project goal

$349.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $349.02

2 Donors

-$180.76

Donations toward project cost

-$153.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.11

Matching donations from our partners

-$168.26

Match offers toward project cost

-$143.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.24

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