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

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Harmonious History Habitat

Help me give my students the opportunity to take a quick mental break. This calming area, with the chair and rug as the cornerstone, will help make this a reality.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McDowell's classroom raised $230

This project is fully funded

My Project

The calming corner items in my project are to address a need that I see in upper middle school students. They work hard but are still processing their emotions. Sometimes, just a few minutes away from the crowd can help a student refocus and have time to process their feelings.

As an educator, I believe in whole person development.

Not only should we address academic needs but set space aside for their personal needs as well. The chair and rug will anchor the spot. The timer will allow them a few minutes of being undisturbed, and alert them to when it is time to rejoin the group.

Each item selected is meant to create a safe space that adds comfort and reassurance to my scholars.

Mrs. McDowell Coats - Erwin Middle School 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dunn, NC 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Lifestyle Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Light Blue • Amazon Business $43.96 1 $43.96
STARUIA Boho Round Rug 4 Ft Washable Area Rug for Kids Room, Colorful Sun Circle Rug for Playroom, Non-Slip Circular Office Carpet Soft Rainbow Rug for Bedroom Reading Corner Dorm • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
Celestial Buddies: Little EARTH Buddy 9" Plush Space Fidget Toy (social emotional learning support) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Vasysvi Essential Oil Diffuser Humidifiers,Aromatherapy Diffuser, Ceramic Wood Grain Diffusers for Oils,7-Color Night Light Aroma Home,Office and Trip(100ML)-White • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
9 Calming Corner Posters Classroom, Calm Down Corner Feelings Chart for Kids, Mental Health Posters, Classroom Educational Poster Emotions Chart Coping Skills, Preschool Classroom Wall Art Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack Blue White • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Knibeo Classroom Pillows,Feelings Wheel Pillow Covers 18x18,Emotion Wheel Pillow,Mental Health Pillow Covers,Calming Corner Classroom • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$150.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.41

Total project goal

$229.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$229.38

3 Donors

-$185.17

Donations toward project cost

-$169.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.78

match offer

-$30.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.11

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$0.00

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