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Ms. E. from MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Calming Focused Environment for Middle School Students.

Help me give my students essential items for creating an organized, calming environment that helps manage stress, stay focused, and engage more effectively. To reduce anxiety by ensuring comfortability in the classroom space.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. E.'s classroom raised $761

This project is fully funded

My Project

I'd love for my space to be a school home for students! In order to do so, I'd love to create an open space in an environment that is well organized, soothing, and accessible to students. The following items provide these benefits:

Lamps provide softer, adjustable lighting that reduces glare and provides a soothing atmosphere.

Calming effect can help students feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety and improve focus.

Yoga Ball Chair: Allows students to engage in subtle movement, improving focus/reduce restlessness (especially with sensory challenges), it also promotes better posture.

Organized office desk: Provides dedicated clutter free space that enhances productivity and focus. Keeps materials accessible and reduces distractions.

Fidgets: Help manage stress and anxiety -controlled outlet for movement and reduces behaviors.

Bean bag: Comfortable, flexible seating = relaxation/focus.

Calendar: Clear visual structure of schedules, helps with time management and organization. Tracks important dates, assignments, deadlines and helps stay on track!

Project tagged as

Grades 6-8
Mental Health
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. E. 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Homguava Giant Bean Bag Chair,Bean Bag Sofa Chair with Armrests, Bean Bag Couch Stuffed High-Density Foam, Plush Lazy Sofa Comfy Chair,Large BeanBag Chair for Adults in Livingroom,Bedroom (Light Grey) • Amazon Business $185.99 1 $185.99

Insignia - Computer Desk with Drawer 47" Wide - Dark Oak • Best Buy Education $92.27 1 $92.27

NUÜR Arc Floor Lamp, 67" Tall Black Gold LED Modern Standing Floor Lamp with Remote Control, Arched Bright Floor Lamps for Living Room Bedroom Office Home (Black) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99

Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, 35 Count Each, Pack of 15 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $65.49 1 $65.49

OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, 4-Tie Paper Leter Tray Organizer with 2 Pen Holders and File Holder, Desk Organizer with Drawer, Ofice Desk Accesorie for Office Supplies, Grey • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Insignia - Ergonomic Laptop Stand with Adjustable Height and Angle for Laptops up to 17" Wide - Silver • Best Buy Education $22.72 1 $22.72

3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Blue) • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98

4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42

Lolocor Desk Pencil Pen Holder, 5 Slots 360 Degree Rotating Desk Pen Organizers for Desk Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Cup Pot for Office School Home Art Supply White • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Calendar for Fridge, Magnetic, 14.7 x 11.8", Magnetic Calendar with 4 Dry Erase Markers, Magnetic Calendar for Fridge, Magnetic Whiteboard Calendar, Dry Erase Fridge Calendar • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost			$607.40
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$646.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$114.09
Total project goal			$760.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$760.60
3 Donors			-$655.91
Donations toward project cost			-$646.51
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$9.40
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$104.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Creating a Calming Focused Environment for Middle School Students.

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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