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Ms. Measham from Kirkland, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alternative Recess-The Peaceful Patio

My students need these picnic tables to help create an alternative recess setting on our school's back patio. Ideally, our new "Peaceful Patio" will be an oasis for at-risk students to gather, play and connect.

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My Students

My students are a wonderful mix of smart, kind, funny, energetic and challenging. Each and everyone of them is on the complicated journey of growing up, and are likely to experience some social turmoil along the way. I enjoy being a counselor because I get to help children navigate this journey and learn the social-emotional skills they need to thrive and be happy. My goal is to reach the kiddos who need extra coaching and mentorship in a calm recess environment.

My Project

My project is all about creating a calm and peaceful alternative to your typical outdoor-playground recess. As a school counselor, I have come across many children who find recess stressful for one reason or another. Perhaps they have sensory issues, social anxiety, or trouble making or keeping friends. Maybe they have an injury, such as a broken ankle and can't run and play for a few weeks. Whatever the reason, they dread going to recess because they often feel left out, lonely, or misunderstood by others.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a safe and peaceful place that supported the social and emotional growth of these sensitive children?

A place where they could play board games, build with Lego, read books, tend to a garden or just check-in with a caring adult. A place where kids can take a break from tag, soccer and other competitive games. A place with fewer students, and a lower level of stimulation, so that easily overwhelmed kids can recharge, and come back to class with a calm body and brain.

This peaceful patio needs 2 sturdy, weather-proof picnic tables for the kids to gather around and play games. It also needs a storage cart to hold Lego, games, books and gardening equipment, and a cover to protect it from the elements. I'm so excited to launch this project and make a difference for kids who struggle to be successful at recess. Thank-you for considering my request.

Ms. Measham Carl Sandburg Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Kirkland, WA View local requests 100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture Blow- Molded Plastic Picnic Table, Green/Black, NOR-PTBM7260-6-10 • Amazon Business $289.08 2 $578.16
HH128 - Outdoor Classroom Cart with Cover • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00

Materials cost

$877.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $76.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$997.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.95

Total project goal

$1,173.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,173.02

2 Donors

-$1,124.00

Donations toward project cost

-$955.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$168.60

match offer

-$49.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$41.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.35

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 $0.00

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