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Ms. Black from Birmingham, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prioritizing Mental Well-being

Help me give my students a calming and welcoming environment for their overall well-being and academic success.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Black's classroom raised $807

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating a calming and welcoming environment for students is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success. The atmosphere in a counselor’s room plays a significant role in how students feel and behave while at school. As a counselor, it is essential to prioritize the comfort and emotional safety of your students to foster a positive and productive learning environment.

One way to create a calming and welcoming space for my students is to pay attention to the physical layout of the space.

Arrange the furniture in a way that promotes a sense of openness and collaboration, rather than a rigid and restrictive environment. I would like to incorporate comfortable seating options, such as bean bags or floor cushions, to allow students to relax and feel at ease while working.

Ms. Black South Hampton K-8 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.

Birmingham, AL 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

505 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homguava Giant Bean Bag Chair,Bean Bag Sofa Chair with Armrests, Bean Bag Couch Stuffed High-Density Foam, Plush Lazy Sofa Comfy Chair,Large BeanBag Chair for Adults in Livingroom,Bedroom (Grey) • Amazon Business $185.99 2 $371.98
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Black & Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
HIGOGOGO Round Solid Color Floor Pillow, Tufted Meditation Pillow for Seating on Floor Thick Seat Cushion Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Sofa Balcony Outdoor, Yellow, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$597.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$685.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.00

Total project goal

$806.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$806.65

1 Donor

-$403.32

Donations toward project cost

-$342.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.50

match offer

-$403.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$342.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.50

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$0.00

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