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Mrs. Spencer from Louisville, KY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Got Anxiety! Let's Fix That For Students!

Help me give my students a Social Emotional Learning Center by purchasing Comfy Floor Seats and Floor Desks as well as Fidget toys and weighted animals, which help with anxiety!

  • $1,089 goal

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

My Project

Many students have anxiety, so I want to create a "Social emotional learning center" where students can be more comfortable while working and mastering math skills in my classroom. This area will provide students a means to break off from the rest of the class due to having Comfy Floor Seats and Floor desks in a designated spot. Some students need an area to escape to so that they are less distracted by the whole class. The headphone organizer and charger holder will help keep the area organized.

I would also love to add Fidget Toys that don't make noise and a couple Weighted Animals to my classroom.

These items allow students who struggle with sitting still in a classroom to pay more attention. It will give them a way to fidget while they listen. Students often need something to keep their hands busy; otherwise, they may distract the entire class. The Weighted Animals will bring comfort to students who struggle with anxiety.

The "Social Emotional Learning Center" will be a great addition to my classroom so that my students will have less anxiety and feel more comfortable in the classroom. These days Options within the Classroom are so important!

Thanks

Laurie Spencer

Mrs. Spencer Kammerer 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.

Louisville, KY View local requests

More than a third 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

90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nnewvante Large Size Floor Desk with Folding Legs Adjustable Low Coffee Table for Breakfast Serving Tray Gaming Writing 33.5x17.7in • Amazon Business $94.99 4 $379.96
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 2 $89.98
Solobo Toys: 8-pack of 9" 3D Sensory Fidget Toys - AXOLOTLS (Pink/Light Pink) social emotional learning, calming corner, fidgets for teens • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
Karanava Controller Holder 4 Tier,Headphone Stand - Adjustable Headset Holder for Xbox PS5 PS4 Switch Pro - Gaming Storage for Universal Game Accessories,Desk/Floor(Black) • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Cable Management Box,Cord Organizer Box for Desk Floor Cable Hide,Cable Box Organizer to Cover The Power Strip Cord Wires for Home Office,Black • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85

Materials cost

$859.64

Vendor shipping charges

$23.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$925.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.33

Total project goal

$1,088.86

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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