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Ms. Lissauer from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Space Where Minds Can Grow

Help me give my students a calming getaway where they can soothe their worries and grow their minds. Comfy couches, a relaxing cup of herbal tea or cocoa, soothing greenery and fidgets can keep their anxiety at bay.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My students are incredible people. Most of them come from minority backgrounds and low-income, single-parent homes. They are especially talented in the arts. Some travel over an hour to get to school in the morning.

What makes my students so unique is their kindness and support for each other.

They cheer for each other's successes and offer advice and a ear to listen when things are tough. They take care to address their peers by their preferred names and pronouns, and make the best out of whatever life throws at them.

My Project

My students returned to the classroom as very different people than they were before March, 2020. Many of them are still living with the trauma of isolation and the loss of loved ones, and they carry those emotions with them every minute of the school day. More than ever before, my students are prone to anxiety and panic attacks which interfere with their ability, not just to learn, but to function through their day. Many of my students eat lunch in my classroom because the noisy and crowded cafeteria is too overwhelming for them.

Comfy couches, rather than sterile traditional desks, greenery around the room, a nook to make themselves a relaxing cup of herbal tea and fidgets can combat the difficult emotions students deal with everyday.

Many of my students still face difficulties related to the pandemic such as unemployed parents, ongoing health issues their loved ones experience after a Covid infection, and recovering from grieving a loved one. My students learn better when they are feeling well, both physically and mentally. By transforming my classroom into a serene and calming space, my students can find a retreat from the chaotic and unpredictable outside world.

Ms. Lissauer High School of Fashion Industries Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Lissauer

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More than three‑quarters 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

135 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Signature Design by Ashley Darcy Classic Contemporary Sofa, Black • Amazon Business $319.99 2 $639.98
MGparty 72PCS Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Anxiety Relief Assortment Toys for Kids Adults,Party Favors Carnival Prize Classroom Rewards Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $29.66 1 $29.66
Furinno 5-Cube Open Shelf, White • Amazon Business $28.24 1 $28.24
Yogi Tea Relaxation Variety Pack - 5 Different Stress Relieving Herbal Teas • Amazon Business $27.43 1 $27.43
Ovente Electric Kettle 1.7 Liter Hot Water Boiler LED Light 1100 Watt BPA-Free Portable Tea Maker Fast Heating Element with Auto Shut-Off and Boil Dry Protection, Brew Coffee & Beverage, Black KP72B • Amazon Business $16.20 1 $16.20

Materials cost

$741.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$782.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.11

Total project goal

$920.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $920.74

1 Donor

-$920.74

Donations toward project cost

-$782.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.11

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 $0.00

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