Transforming the Elementary School Counseling Office into a Safe Haven
Help me give my students a welcoming school counseling office where students feel safe to express their feelings and work through their challenges together.
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
Students often turn to the school counselor when they're facing challenges that hinder their academic success. The counseling office, as a welcoming, comforting space, plays a crucial role in making students feel at ease and open up. For many young students, stepping out of their classroom and into a new environment can be daunting, so it's crucial that the counseling office feels as inviting and reassuring as possible.
Imagine a space where fun lighting, cheerful posters, and comforting toys create an atmosphere of warmth and security.
By incorporating engaging elements and sensory tools like fidgets, we can help ease students' initial anxieties and encourage them to share their feelings more freely.
Your support can transform the counseling office into a vibrant sanctuary where students feel safe and understood, making a world of difference in their ability to overcome obstacles and thrive. Your contribution can turn this vision into reality, ensuring every child has a comforting place to turn when they need it most.
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
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$16.17
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$16.17
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• Quill.com
$14.93
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$14.93
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$7.32
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Materials cost
$228.80
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$13.73
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$285.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.45
Total project goal
$336.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$336.36
1 Donor
-$33.63
Donations toward project cost
-$28.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$5.04
match offer
-$302.73
Match offer toward project cost
-$257.32
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Walker-Brash Dixon and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
