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Ms. Johnson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Zen Den

Help me give my students a calming area, when the moments of frustration get the best of them.

  • $705 goal

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My Project

I love that my students can redirect their energy when they have the support they need. As a special education teacher, there are times my students need a structured break. Our Diverse Learners at times still need a break when they have been over stimulated. My goal with these items is to build a calming "Zen Den". They bean chairs, balance balls, meditation pillows, etc. give comfortable seating.

I support Emotional Support students.

My students often need a space where they can calm when having an explosive episode. My Zen Den would be that space.

Ms. Johnson Achieve Academy East-Hunting Park Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Seat for Playrooms and Bedrooms, Large Bean Bag Chair, Malibu Lounge, Pink • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball, Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating, Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 45cm, Grey • Amazon Business $16.57 5 $82.85
HIGOGOGO Turquoise Meditation Pillow for Floor, Square Bohemian Mandala Cotton Linen Indian Style Cushion Pillow for Yoga Living Room Balcony Kids Playing Room Party Outdoor Decoration, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Gaming, Reading, and Watching TV, Malibu Lounge, Microsuede - Tide Pool • Amazon Business $68.49 1 $68.49
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Seat for Playrooms and Bedrooms, Large Bean Bag Chair, Malibu Lounge, Charcoal Gray • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
PAGISOFE Super Soft Shaggy Rugs Carpets, 5x8 Feet, Plush Area Rugs for Living Room Bedroom, Furry Rugs for Nursery Playroom, Cute Room Decor for Baby, Shag Carpet for Dorm Decor, Light Grey • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
HoMedics Indoor 3-Tier Relaxation Tabletop Fountain, Automatic Pump with Power Switch, Extra Deep Basin with Natural River Rocks and Reflective Lighting Feature, EnviraScape Silver Springs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack-Stress Balls for Kids Adults-Pull Stretch Squeeze Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys-Soft Dough Balls-Ideal for Stress Relief Anxiety-Special Needs Autism Disorders • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Chakra Vertical Tapestry, Seven Chakra Yoga Meditation Zen Decor Tapestry Wall Hanging for Bedroom, Hippie Lotus Spiritual Tapestries Poster Beach Blanket College Dorm Home (40W X 60H) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
3 Buddha Wall Art Decor Chakra Decor for Bedroom Zen Meditation Wall Decor Buddha Quotes Decor Wall Art Spiritual Gift Wall Hanging Buddhism Spa Room Decor Farmhouse Yoga Wall Art for Women Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SUNNEST Window Curtain String Light 300 LEDs 9.8FT x 9.8FT 8 Lighting Modes Fairy Lights Remote Control USB Powered Waterproof Lights for Christmas Bedroom Party Garden Wall Decorations,(Warm White) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Zen Den Wooden Wall Sign, 13.7 x 4.7 Inches Hippie Room Decoration with Hooks, Hanging Meditation Accessories Decor for Chakra, Spiritual Room Accents • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$560.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.60

Total project goal

$704.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $704.02

1 Donor

-$704.02

Donations toward project cost

-$598.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.60

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