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Mrs. Lanier from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hugs, Healing, and Hope: SEL Support for Elementary Students

Help me give my students Social Emotional Learning materials to help them learn about how to express their feelings and emotions.

  • $204 goal

This project expired on December 19, 2025.

This project expired on December 19, 2025.

My Project

As a counselor, I know and understand academics play a huge part of the day for students while they are in school. When I see students in the hallway as they are passing to their classes, I see more than bookbags. I see how they carry the weight of big emotions and feelings.

This is why plush weighted stuffed animal and conservation starter kit will help them self-regulate and learn how to use their words to express their feelings.

As they return to their classroom.

The community I serve is underserved where resources are limited when it comes to counseling. However, these items will help give students---hope. Their feelings matter because they matter.

Mrs. Lanier Woodson South Elementary School 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.

Chicago, IL 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

320 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LFSMVT Light Up Kids Pod Swing Seat, Upgraded Kids Hanging Hammock Swing with LED Lights, Cotton Sensory Pod Swing Chair with Inflatable Pillow, Pod Swing for Kids Indoor & Outdoor (1 PCS) (Blue) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Fiosnow Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults Brown Bear 3.5lbs 24" Weighted Plush Animals for Kids Throw Pillow Hugging Toys • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Qvapt Playroom Pillow Covers 18x18,Positive i Am Classroom Reading Corner Throw Pillow Covers,Reading Corner Home Bedroom Playroom Decor Pillowcase • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$137.46

Vendor shipping charges

$3.15

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.47

Total project goal

$203.14

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

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