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Mrs. Van from Portland, OR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Vibes for My High Energy Classroom!

Help me give my students a calming space in their classroom. Students need a space in the classroom that is calming and helps relieve anxiety.

  • $699 goal

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

My Project

I have the privilege of looping with my 3rd grade class to 4th grade this year! It is only my second year teaching and after my first year I realized how important it is to have a calming space in my room for my many students that need breaks from the class during the day. The rug, beanbag, lamp and fidget accessories will help my students have a space in the room that is special and calming during their breaks. The area rug will also provide a separate work space for small groups which some students prefer and work well in.

Mrs. Van Earl Boyles Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Portland, OR View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids Peaceful Spaces Leaf Rug - Light Blue - Rectangle Classroom Carpet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $323.96 1 $323.96
Bright Autism Calming Sensory Sea Lamp - Night Light Projector for Kids, 7 Light Modes, Color Changing Music Player, Nature Relaxation Sounds • Amazon Business $41.57 1 $41.57
Homguava 2.5FT Bean Bag Chair: 2.5' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled,Comfy Beanbag Chairs Round Bean Bag Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Blue • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Arlai 12 pcs Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle and Metal 3D Unlock Interlocking Jigsaw Educational Toy for Kids and Adults Brain Games Durable Easy to Assemble Birthday Gifts Educational Toys • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Iconikal 24-Pack Fidget Spinners, Random Color Bulk Assortment for Sensory Play Occupy Hands Attention • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Mindfulness 'Breathing Owl' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Soccer Ball - No 5 • Teachers' School Supply $12.05 1 $12.05
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers with 2 Textured Surface Adhesives - Fidget Stickers for Office & Classroom Desk - Sensory Strips - Relieve Adult & Teen Stress(Landscape Style) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Brainwright - QBOID - The 1-2-3 Pocket Brain Teaser Fidget Puzzle • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$554.46

Vendor shipping charges

$1.33

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$594.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.84

Total project goal

$698.95

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