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Dr. Karen Mackler from Lawrence NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL and Parent Engagement Headquarters

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn skills to be able to cope with the stressors of everyday life in a warm and welcoming environment that incorporates the needs of all our students.

  • $999 goal

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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 Students

Our school community services families who are often food and shelter insecure. Despite the hardships brought about by COVID-19, our students bring so much to the table. They are creative, articulate, and searching for meaning and connection. They would benefit greatly from protective supports aimed at keeping their spirits up and their anxiety down.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our students have an increased need for social emotional learning, connection and safe spaces.

We have students whose families come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and would benefit from meaningful Social Emotional Learning support. They are struggling to adapt to a structured school setting following a long time at home without the typical demands of a middle school environment. These students dream of helping their families, going to college and reaching their full potential.

With your help, we can help them acquire the tools and skills to reach those goals.

My Project

Coming back from COVID-19 has proven difficult for many of our Middle School students. They are struggling with feeling overwhelmed by being back full time, and socializing with a large amount of students, unlike the last year and a half.

We are building a safe space where students can come during lunch or during times of stress where they can decompress, breathe deeply, sit in a comfy chair, engage in yoga and chill out.

Once they are calm, the clinical support staff will work with students using games, fidgets and other resouces to teach and reinforce prosocial skills to be used during class time and unstructured time. Our goal is to assist all of our students to develop resiliency in a place where everyone is included.

Dr. Karen Mackler
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $47.91 4 $191.64
Sunny Health and Fitness Yoga Mat (Blue), Model:31 • Amazon Business $14.49 3 $43.47
Sunny Health and Fitness Yoga Mat (Blue), Model:31 • Amazon Business $14.49 3 $43.47
Star Projector Night Light, 10 Colors Music Projector Ocean Wave Projector with Bluetooth Speaker Rotating Galaxy Projector for Kids Adults Bedroom Decoration • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Star Projector Night Light, 10 Colors Music Projector Ocean Wave Projector with Bluetooth Speaker Rotating Galaxy Projector for Kids Adults Bedroom Decoration • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Fluorescent Light Covers | Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights, Classroom, Office, or Blue Light Covers Fluorescent Filter- Eliminates Flicker & Glare - 48" by 24" (4 Pack, Sky Blue Panel) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Fluorescent Light Covers | Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights, Classroom, Office, or Blue Light Covers Fluorescent Filter- Eliminates Flicker & Glare - 48" by 24" (4 Pack, Sky Blue Panel) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
USAOPOLY Telestrations Original 8 Player, Family Board Game, A Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Family Game Night Just Got Better, The Telephone Game Sketched Out, Multicolor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
USAOPOLY Telestrations Original 8 Player, Family Board Game, A Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Family Game Night Just Got Better, The Telephone Game Sketched Out, Multicolor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Sunny Health & Fitness Non-Slip Yoga Mat - Size 68 in x 24 in (Purple) (031-P) • Amazon Business $14.29 2 $28.58
Charades Party Game – Speed Charades Board Game - Fast-Paced Party Game - Includes 1400 Charades - Perfect for Groups and Family Game Nights • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Charades Party Game – Speed Charades Board Game - Fast-Paced Party Game - Includes 1400 Charades - Perfect for Groups and Family Game Nights • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kicko Colorful Molding Sand - 12 Pack - Assorted Colors - Magic-Shaping Style Sand - for Kids, Stress Relief, Learning Kit, Arts and Crafts, Party Supply - 2.75 Ounce • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kicko Colorful Molding Sand - 12 Pack - Assorted Colors - Magic-Shaping Style Sand - for Kids, Stress Relief, Learning Kit, Arts and Crafts, Party Supply - 2.75 Ounce • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gamie Stacking Cups Game with 18 Fun Challenges and Water Timer, 24 Stacking Cups, Sturdy Plastic, Classic Family Game, Great Gift Idea for Boys and Girls, Tons of Fun • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Gamie Stacking Cups Game with 18 Fun Challenges and Water Timer, 24 Stacking Cups, Sturdy Plastic, Classic Family Game, Great Gift Idea for Boys and Girls, Tons of Fun • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
CBT 123: The Hilariously Fun Game That Empowers Kids and Teens to Take Charge of Their Thoughts, Actions, and Emotions - Updated Version • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
5BILLION Finger Stretcher Hand Resistance Band, 6 Pieces (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
5BILLION Finger Stretcher Hand Resistance Band, 6 Pieces (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Spin Master Hedbanz Picture Guessing Board Game New Edition, for Families and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Spin Master Hedbanz Picture Guessing Board Game New Edition, for Families and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game - New Edition • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game - New Edition • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
teytoy 12 Pack Shapes Bean Bags Kids for Toss Catch Game with Shapes Expressions,Preschool Educational Learning Activities Toy, Sensory Shapes Assorted Toy for Baby Girls Boys Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
teytoy 12 Pack Shapes Bean Bags Kids for Toss Catch Game with Shapes Expressions,Preschool Educational Learning Activities Toy, Sensory Shapes Assorted Toy for Baby Girls Boys Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Diversity Poster For Classrooms，Unframed-Celebrate Diversity Poster，Everyone Is Welcome Here Poster For Home，Office Decor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Diversity Poster For Classrooms，Unframed-Celebrate Diversity Poster，Everyone Is Welcome Here Poster For Home，Office Decor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
IARTTOP Inspirational Quotes Wall Decal, Motivational Phrases Sticker Classroom Decoration, Positive Attitude Sayings for Window Cling Bedroom Decor (3 Sheet Multicolor Decals) • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
Sensory Fidget Toy, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Non-Toxic, Waxed Yarn, 6 inch, Reusable Molding and Sculpting Sticks, American Made by Wikki Stix, Assorted Colors, 24 pack • Amazon Business $7.86 1 $7.86
Sensory Fidget Toy, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Non-Toxic, Waxed Yarn, 6 inch, Reusable Molding and Sculpting Sticks, American Made by Wikki Stix, Assorted Colors, 24 pack • Amazon Business $7.86 1 $7.86

Materials cost

$806.66

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.78

Total project goal

$998.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.54

11 Donors

-$854.74

Donations toward project cost

-$808.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.35

match offer

-$47.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$40.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$96.31

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