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Ms. Berenice from Oakland, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets, Feelings and Friendship

Help me give my students tools they need to be successful in girls group.

  • $331 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My girls group is made up of thoughtful, funny, growing young women who are navigating middle school with friendships, emotions, identity, and all the messy in-between. This group is their space to slow down, feel seen, and support one another. I want to make it as safe, cozy, and empowering as possible.

This project will help us create a comfortable and confidence-boosting space where girls can open up, connect, and build emotional skills with support, snacks, and self-care along the way.

We're asking for swivel chairs, so students can sit comfortably in a circle and feel more engaged, a CBT workbook for anxious attachment to support emotional regulation and relationship-building, fidget toys to help manage anxiety and promote focus during deep conversations, a cozy coloring book for mindfulness and calm, pimple patches, tide-to-go sticks, and styling cream for little moments of self-care.

The rolling cart is to keep all materials organized and accessible. Snacks are to nourish and comfort during our group sessions.

This group is more than just a meeting, it’s a place where girls feel safe being themselves. With your help, we can create a space where they feel supported emotionally, mentally, and even physically, because little things like a snack or pimple patch can make a big difference in how a young girl feels walking into her day.

Ms. Berenice Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

670 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DUMOS Armless Desk Chairs with Wheels, Ergonomic Adjustable Home Office Swivel Rolling Task Chair No Arms, Comfy Mesh Mid Back Computer Work Vanity Desk Seat for Small Spaces, Light Grey • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
VEVOR Foldable Utility Cart, 65L Collapsible Portable Crate Rolling Cart with Stair Climbing Wheels & 360° Swivel Wheels, Hand Cart with Telescoping Handle for Shopping Office Moving Teacher, Pink • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
The CBT Workbook for Anxious Attachment: 7 Practical Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tools to Process Childhood Trauma, Manage Anxiety, Stop Overthinking, ... the Joy of Secure Relationships (Growth) • Amazon Business $25.67 1 $25.67
IQBAR Brain and Body Plant Protein Bars - Toasted Coconut Chip - 12-Count Low Carb - Gluten Free, High Fiber, Vegan Snacks - Low Sugar Meal Replacement • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DAE Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream & Taming Wand - Tame Flyaways, Smooth Frizz, Style Edges (0.6 oz.) • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches and Big Blue Compact, Helps Shrink and Soothe Deeper Spots, Cute Star Shape, Vegan, 32 count • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Fidget Toys Sensory Stone for Kids: 6 Pack Textured Soft Worry Stone for Autism Kids Calming - Fidget Stress Toys for Students Anxiety Relief - Small Prizes Fidget Toys • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Cozy & Cute: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation with Hygge Inspirations (Bold & Easy Coloring) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tiny Gardens: Cute & Comfy Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Garden Scenes • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tide Pen Stain Remover for Clothes, Tide To Go Pen, Instant Stain Remover Pen & Spot Cleaner, Portable & Travel-Friendly, Works on Food & Drink Stains, Fits in Purses & Bags, 3 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$226.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.60

Total project goal

$330.64

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