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

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Safe Space!

Help me give my students the Edge Curved Couch Gathering Zone for a calming area. This also includes a classroom carpet, crayons, and more.

  • $9,645 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. Many of them face emotional challenges daily, yet they still show up, trying their best. As a school counselor, I see how essential it is to provide them with a supportive environment that helps them feel safe, heard, and valued.

The calming furniture, carpet, crayons, and other items I'm requesting will help me create a "Safe Space" in my classroom, a dedicated area where students can decompress, manage stress, and practice emotional regulation.

These resources will promote well-being, coping skills and confident learning.

Ms. Walton Lionel Hampton Fine and Performing Arts 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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 450 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Modern Edge Curved Couch Gathering Zone - Midnight Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7,189.00 1 $7,189.00
Lakeshore Just Like Home® Seagrass Round Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $269.00 1 $269.00
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect & Build Social Emotional Skills – 2.5" x 1.75" Sized Cards • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Crisp Linen,12.5 Fl Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94

Materials cost

$7,675.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $377.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$115.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$8,198.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,446.73

Total project goal

$9,644.85

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