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

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Processing Mental Health at School

Help me give my students a space to be able to sit and relax while dealing with mental health issues at school and at home. The books and the figits will allow my students to process in comfort.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zuzga's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My high school is in a neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago where our students deal with a lot of stress in the community. Our building is their safe space, more importantly, my office is their safe space. By providing them with a space to sit down or even lay down, you are providing them with a space to be able to comfortably process their feelings and their lives. The books and stress toys will further allow them to explore the why's and the next steps of their academic journey.

Ms. Zuzga Eric Solorio Academy High 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.

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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

254 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Novogratz Brittany Futon Sofa Bed and Couch Sleeper, Black Faux Leather • Amazon Business $202.74 1 $202.74
Crazy Aaron's Putty Mini Tins Lucky 7 Surprise Gift Set Party Bundle - 7 Pack (.47oz each) Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $37.60 1 $37.60
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) • Amazon Business $24.31 1 $24.31
Sensory Stress Balls - 15 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys - Sensory Squishy Balls Set, Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
(70 Pack) GONGYIHONG Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
12 Pack Fidget Stress Balls for Adults, Cute Octopus Stress Relief Sensory Stress Ball, Bulk Squishy Squeeze Ball Toys Set for Classroom Prizes and Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Find Peace from Worry, Panic, Fear, and Phobias • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
CBT Workbook for Kids: 40+ Fun Exercises and Activities to Help Children Overcome Anxiety & Face Their Fears at Home, at School, and Out in the World (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.21 1 $12.21
Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: 10-Minute Methods to Reduce Stress and Gain Confidence • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Things That Don't Totally Suck: Gratitude Journal for Teens: Daily Gratitude Journal for Teenage Boys and Girls | Self Improvement Book for Teens | Motivation Journal for Teens • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
Gratitude Journal for Kids: A 90 Day gratitude journal with daily writing prompts to help kids practice gratitude and mindfulness in under 3 to 5 minutes a day • Amazon Business $6.75 1 $6.75
Daily Gratitude Journal: What I Am Thankful For: 52 Weeks Gratitude Journal For Success, Mindfulness, Happiness And Positivity In Your Life | yellow • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
The Gratitude Journal for Teen Girls: 90 Days of Activities, Prompts and Affirmations to Encourage Self Love and Celebrate Life’s Everyday Moments • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Gratitude Journal: Invest few minutes a day to develop thankfulness, mindfulness and positivity • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$384.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.15

Total project goal

$494.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$494.36

1 Donor

-$494.36

Donations toward project cost

-$420.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.15

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$0.00

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