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

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Pre-K Calm Corner!

Help me give my students a rug, tumbling mat, tent, and other materials to create a safe space to center themselves at school!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Karen's classroom raised $1,063

This project is fully funded

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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

Our school is located in the Little Village community. It is a blended classroom with students with varying physical, emotional, and verbal needs. Currently, when students need some extra time, they are redirected to our library, but having a space with two different purposes has its limits. As we have worked within it, we have realized the importance of creating a dedicated space for students to reset when having a difficult time. Our classroom team has maximized the space in our classroom, and we are excited to begin to create this space for our kids!

Our classroom is small but mighty, and we are in desperate need of a dedicated calming corner to help our students regulate their emotions throughout the school day.

Ms. Karen McCormick Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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

20 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peaceful Tropical Night Rug Shape: Rectangle, Rug Dimensions: 6' x 9' • Teachers' School Supply $316.99 1 $316.99
FDP SoftScape 4ft x 8ft Runway Tumbling Mat - Soft, Sturdy Foam, 3-Fold Exercise Mat; Safe Indoor Active Play, Gymnastics Practice, Training, Stretching for Kids - Earthtone • Amazon Business $187.95 1 $187.95
Kids Tent Indoor & Outdoor Toddler Tent Kids Play Tent Large Kids Playhouse Tent Toys with Pennant Banners Razee • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
GA329 - Learning to Get Along<sup>&reg;</sup> Bilingual Book Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.50 1 $74.50
RA709 - Dealing with Feelings Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.50 1 $59.50
LakiKid Weighted Stuffed Animal for Kids 5 lbs - Sensory Weighted Lap Blanket for Kids & Adults - Perfect Travel Buddy for Kids who Love Animals • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
CA312 - Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
EA294 - Giant Sand Timer - 5 Minutes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$825.88

Vendor shipping charges

$34.87

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$903.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.38

Total project goal

$1,062.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,062.52

14 Donors

-$887.52

Donations toward project cost

-$754.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.13

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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$0.00

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