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Mrs. Witherspoon from Charlotte, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe Space for Emotional Growth

Help me give my students a calming, sensory-friendly space where they can manage big emotions, practice self-regulation, and return to class feeling grounded and ready to learn

  • $560 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

As the school psychologist, I work with a diverse group of incredible students who face daily challenges—both academic and emotional. Many of our children come from high-stress backgrounds or experience social-emotional difficulties that impact their ability to focus, learn, and thrive in the classroom environment.

Students need a space that supports emotional regulation, sensory needs, and a sense of safety—a place where they can reset, reflect, and return to the classroom ready to engage.

With items like a jellyfish sensory lamp, social-emotional pillows, and emotions feeling posters, students will be able to name their emotions, understand their internal states, and begin using coping tools in a supportive environment. The felt board tiles and green vine wall decals will create a soothing, nature-inspired backdrop that reduces visual overstimulation. The beach-themed window wall sticker will reinforce the calming vibe—helping students visualize a place of peace and restoration. The bungee chairs and standing desk converter offer flexible seating options for students who may feel physically restless or overstimulated. A printer table will allow us to organize SEL materials and visuals, keeping the space functional and accessible for all students.

Mrs. Witherspoon Renaissance West Steam Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Charlotte, NC 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOY worker Standing Desk Converter, 32" Wide Height Adjustable Sit Stand Up Desk Riser with Keyboard Tray, Desktop Workstation Riser for Home Office Computer Laptop, Particle Board, Black • Amazon Business $129.09 1 $129.09
CampLand Bunjo Bungee Dish Chair-Versatile Folding Chair with Fun Bouncy Design-for Room Garden Dorm Rooms and Lounging in Living Rooms Set of 2pcs • Amazon Business $108.99 1 $108.99
HOOBRO Industrial Printer Stand, 3-Tier Mobile Printer Table, Rolling Cart with Power Outlets and USB Ports, Home Printer Stand with 2 Hooks, for Office, Living Room, Black BB22UPS01 • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
COLORLIFE Cool Jellyfish lamp Sensory Synthetic Realistic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp for Home Office Decor Gifts for Kids Women Men Birthday Christmas Holiday Presents • Amazon Business $21.15 1 $21.15
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows (Set of 4, White), 18 x 18 Inches Pillows for Sofa, Bed and Couch Decorative Stuffer Pillow • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
Fovasen 8 Pcs Thick Hexagon Felt Board Tiles Self-Adhesive Pin Board Felt Bulletin Board Tiles Bulletin Memo Board with Multi-Color Push Pins for Home Office Classroom Wall School Decor,Purple • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Rajahubri Beach Seascape Window Wall Sticker Palm Tree and Hammock Fake Window Wall Decals Removable Tropical Sea Window View Wall Stickers Decal for Living Room • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Things I Can Control Calming Strategies Mental Health Throw Pillow Case Cover 18"x18" Set of 2,Rainbow Colors Decorations For Home School Counselling Office Therapy Office,Boys Girls Teens Gifts • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
NOGRIT sensory room must haves Counseling Office Must Haves,Counselor Office Must Haves Classroom Pillows Cover 18x18,Classroom School Counselor Office Must Haves Counseling Office Decor pillow covers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hanging Green Vine Wall Decal Stickers for Bedroom Living Room, Removable Eucalyptus Green Plants Leaves Wall Art Mural Decor Home Nursery Office Decorations, 39" W X 21.7" H (A) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
OUZ Treat People with Kindness Pillow Case - Inspirational Quotes Throw Pillow Covers, Cute Pillow Cover, Teen, Girl Room Sofa Bed Pillowcase Decor 18 x18inch -8L104 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$407.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.98

Total project goal

$559.89

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