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Ms. Julie from Petal, MS is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zen Den

Help me give my students a chill out space (Zen Den) to self calm during periods of anxiety. I want to provide tools to help them learn to manage anxiety and deescalate emotions during times of stress/distress.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Julie's classroom raised $597

This project is fully funded

My Project

The Zen Den will be a semi-private safe space for high schoolers to chill out and work to regulate their emotions during periods of stress.

The goal of the project is to help students recognize signs of distress in themselves and then learn to utilize mindfulness tools and techniques in the Zen Den to regain calm.

By providing tools to help the students self-regulate, they will be better equipped to handle future stresses, both at school and at home.

The space will feature comfortable seating and soothing lighting and sounds to promote calming. Light covers will help soften the overhead lighting in our schools and a bubble lamp will provide both ambient light and soothing sounds. A partition will divide the space from public view but allow a teacher or counselor to be close by if the student needs further assistance. Mindfulness prompts, fidgets, and breathing exercise support will also be available to help students gain emotional regulation skills.

Students at our high performing high school regularly report anxiety but few are actively receiving mental health support from outside the school. It is our hope that the Zen Den will increase student's 'emotional vocabulary' and be more self-aware and able to help themselves and friends in times of stress.

Ms. Julie Petal High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than half 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LifeStyle Solutions Arm Chair, 35.4" W x 32.0" D x 32.7" H, Black • Amazon Business $134.00 2 $268.00
4FT LED Bubble Tube Floor Lamp Extra Large Aquarium Lamp with 10 Fish and Remote Control 20 Light Changes Tall Water Tower Tank Night Light for Bedroom Office Gift for Kids Men Women • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Morngardo Room Divider Folding Privacy Screens 4 Panel Partitions 88" Dividers Portable Separating for Home Office Bedroom Dorm Decor (Black) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
8 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office Light Covers LED Filters Ceiling Panels Light Diffusers Florescent Light Diffuser Decorative with Backlit Film, 4 x 2 Feet (Starry Sky) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39

Materials cost

$439.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.42

Total project goal

$596.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$596.14

2 Donors

-$596.14

Donations toward project cost

-$506.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.42

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$0.00

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