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Mrs. Hering from Sparks, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Calming Space

Help me give my students a calm down corner and silent reading area.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hering's classroom raised $188

This project is fully funded

My Project

I plan on using this area for students are need some time to readjust their focus and/or emotions. The space will also provide an area where students can go if they need to have a quiet place to silently read.

By providing my students with a space where they can feel comfortable and calm, they are able to focus more on their learning and less on their emotional state.

I have many students this year who are having a hard time readjusting after we have returned back from COVID-19 and they need a space where they can think things through or just take a break so they can be mentally better prepared during learning times.

Mrs. Hering Jerry Whitehead Elementary School Grades 3-5 Sparks, NV View local requests

More than a third 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClosetMaid 1631 Cubeicals 3-Cube Storage Bench, White with Gray Cushion • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 6'X6' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49

Materials cost

$127.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.13

Total project goal

$187.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$187.52

1 Donor

-$187.52

Donations toward project cost

-$159.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.13

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$0.00

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