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Ms. Walker from Spartanburg, SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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On Our Way to a Brighter Day!

Help me give my students A calm down corner with different options for seating will allow my students to go somewhere to release their frustration, take control over their anxiety, and relax until they are ready to return.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's classroom raised $446

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have eight amazing students that have varying learning disabilities. My students are creative, unique, and determined! They are very eager to learn and excited about school! Most of my students have autism and they are all so different, but perfect in their own way!

My Project

The products I have selected will all be a part of the calm down corner and when not needed for that, a place to relax before anxiety and frustration take over. These products will enhance learning as the students will be able to use the area to cool down from something negative and then rejoin the class when they feel ready. The products will provide comfort, movement (if need be), and the feeling of safety and security during a time that is uneasy for my students.

My students will have different options and can make a choice to go to the calm down corner before things go from bad to worse.

The goal is for things to only go up!

Ms. Walker McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 9-12

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.

Spartanburg, SC 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple • Amazon Business $69.98 2 $139.96
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Tangerine 3' • Amazon Business $61.08 2 $122.16
Educational Insights The Original Fluorescent Light Filters: Tranquil Blue 4-Pack, Fluorescent Light Covers, Easy Install for Classrooms, Office, Hospitals & Home, Teacher Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $29.38 2 $58.76

Materials cost

$320.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.76

Total project goal

$445.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$445.07

4 Donors

-$445.07

Donations toward project cost

-$378.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.76

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$0.00

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