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Ms. Troutman from Denver CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Self-Care Haven

Help me give my students and educators two comfortable recliners to create a self-care space in the library to curl up with a book and recharge.

  • $983 goal

This project expired on March 26, 2022.

This project expired on March 26, 2022.

My Students

My students live in a highly diverse community and attend school in a low-income region of our school district. Every day these scholars walk through the front doors of our building trusting that, regardless of the challenges they face outside of school, we will meet them in the classroom with the tools they deserve to succeed academically.

Our elementary school is an inclusive and cooperative learning space where students have an opportunity to challenge their thinking, cultivate perspective taking, and grow their personal voice.

Through rich exposure to learning opportunities designed by quality educators, I am confident that my students will be prepared for the years to come. These are caring children who are thirsty for learning.

My Project

Educators and students have felt the brunt of the last year and a half. Stress levels are at an all time high. In response, I am asking for your help in creating an oasis in our school library. The addition of comfortable seating and two chair massagers will mean that the students and staff in our building will be able to take a couple minutes to escape the stress of the day and feel cared for by our school.

Our students and educators deserve to have a place in the building where they can relax, recharge, and regroup during their day.

It is my hope to create a small basket of self-care goodies that can be checked out for a few moments and used within the library. These goodies include sensory supports such as a weighted blanket and noise canceling headphones. Additionally, I will be curating a small collection of books that adults and children can enjoy reading as they take a break from the emotional demands of the year.

We need a safe place in our school where people feel tangibly cared for and comforted.

Ms. Troutman
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Christopher Knight Home Emmie Fabric Recliner (Set of 2), Navy Blue, Dark Brown • Amazon Business $526.99 1 $526.99
FIVE S FS8816 Massage Seat Cushion, Massager with Heat, 10 Massage Nodes for Neck, Shoulders, Back/Lumbar, Thighs for Home, Office (Black) • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
Adult Weighted Blanket Queen Size(15lbs 60"x80") Heavy Blanket with Premium Glass Beads, (Dark Grey) Waowoo • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield, 40 Ounces (Four, 10 Ounce Cans), Repels Water, Ideal for Couches, Pillows, Furniture, Shoes and More, Long Lasting Protection • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Earmuffs hearing protection with low profile passive folding design 26dB NRR and reduces up to 125dB, black • Amazon Business $10.71 2 $21.42
ForceField – FireGuard – Flame Retardant and Protection, 22 oz (650 ml) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$746.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$47.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$835.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.41

Total project goal

$982.74

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