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Mrs. Gaines from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breathe, Relax, Create

Help me give my students a creative space to promote calmness and creativity.

  • 3 donors
  • $225 still needed thanks to a match offer

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My Project

My students need a place to breathe and relax in an area that would help them calm down from a stressful situation. They are often faced with life stressors and there are times that they have difficulties expressing themselves. This is especially true for my students who are on the spectrum. My goal is to create a space that is calming and creative. Some of the items in my cart are sensory items which aims to meet the needs of my students who are on the spectrum. As educators, we are tasked with funding our own projects. Donors choose is truly a blessing. Thank you in advance.

Mrs. Gaines Rhodes 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

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.

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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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory Library Chair, Green, CF322-387, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture, Kids Reading Nook & Playroom Chairs for Toddler Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $93.75 1 $93.75
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Carpets for Kids KID$Value Garden Time Value Rug - 3' x 4'6" Rectangle Classroom Carpet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Silly Shapes Sensory Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Classroom Calming Kit - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Calming Corner, Autism • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps. Size: 11 by 20 inches • Amazon Business $34.09 1 $34.09
Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
JOYIN 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$612.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.58

Total project goal

$783.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $783.89

2 Donors

-$180.00

Donations toward project cost

-$153.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

An Anonymous Donor match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $448.89

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