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Ms. Seidner from Miami, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Understanding Emotions

Help me give my students bean bag chairs, a sensory tent, stress balls, and other items for classroom use.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Seidner's classroom raised $531

This project is fully funded

My Project

I hope you’re doing well! As a 3rd-grade teacher, I see firsthand how important it is for students to have a space where they can feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. Sometimes, they just need a moment to reset, and having the right tools can make a big difference.

I’m hoping to create a calming corner in my classroom with supplies like stress balls, noise-canceling headphones, soft lighting, and sensory items to help my students regulate their emotions and stay engaged.

These small additions can have a huge impact on their ability to learn and feel safe in our space.

Thank you for considering this! Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Ms. Seidner Theodore & Thelma Gibson Charter School Grades 3-5

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.

Miami, FL View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 35 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Duncan Furry Oversized Refillable Bean Bag Chair, Gray (DGBEANLGFURGY) • Quill.com $175.99 2 $351.98
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Small • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Party Favors | Stress Balls for Adults - Squishy Balls, Goody Bag Stuffers | Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Ball for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$415.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.64

Total project goal

$530.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.93

2 Donors

-$375.93

Donations toward project cost

-$319.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.39

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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$0.00

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