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Mrs. Monnin from Dayton, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Monnin's classroom raised $820

Comfortable, Cozy, and Calm

Help me give my students some cozy beanbag chairs, a rug, and sensory tools to create a calm and comfortable space in our classroom.

This project expired on May 15, 2024.

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Mrs. Monnin Spinning Hills Middle School
Dayton, OH Grades 3-5

My Project

An area for my students with disabilities to calm down and relax is important. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given the opportunity to self regulate or even just complete their work in a more relaxed setting. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given this opportunity.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional options to make more effective calming and learning choices. The beanbag chairs will allow for comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The rug will provide a place for those students who like to be on the floor rather than at a desk. The lamp and ball will provide sensory choices for my students with sensory needs.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 8 donors
Mrs. Monnin Spinning Hills Middle School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dayton, OH View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Circles Rug - 6' x 9' Rectangle • Teachers' School Supply $263.46 1 $263.46
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Canvas Sloth and Trees, 48in - X-Large • Amazon Business $54.99 3 $164.97
EasyGo Product Bubble Fish Aquarium Lamp-Autism Sensory-Kids Room Tube Light, 4 Foot (48in), 20 Color Changing LED • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
SimpleHouseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, White • Amazon Business $37.38 1 $37.38
Knot Pillow Ball, Textured Sensory Decorative Pillows for Stress Relief & Anxiety, Versatile Throw Pillow Aesthetic Home Decor, Round Knot Pillow (Light Khaki) -13"x 13" • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
LapGear MyStyle Pixel 17 x 13.2 PVC Lap Desk Multicolor (45314) • Staples $19.59 1 $19.59
8 Greenery Calming Corner Classroom Posters Preschool Classroom Decorations - Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59

Materials cost

$627.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.89

Total project goal

$819.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $819.26

1 Donor

-$659.44

Donations toward project cost

-$636.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$69.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$89.90

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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