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Ms. Anderson-Wilson from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Corner for Social-Emotional Learning!!

Help me give my students a calm corner in our office where they can go to deal with their trauma. We hope to promote good mental health and strive to teach our children great coping skills.

  • $510 goal

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My Students

My students are Pre-K to Eighth grade students in an inner-city school in the South side of Chicago. Our school student population is diverse but despite background differences, we have multiple things in common and have been able to develop a supportive community to attain our school mission and vision. We are one big team that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff.

As the school social worker, it is my role to help our students learn and develop social-emotional skills that will help them cope with the difficulties they may be experiencing.

Sadly, some of our students have experienced traumatic events. Helping them verbalize and process their emotions related to their experience is often a difficult task. Sometimes this hard for them to do so I try my best by giving them a safe space in my office for each student. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for all students and make the process of working on their experience a fun and therapeutic process.

My Project

These materials will allow us to provide a supportive environment for all students to continue their social-emotional learning. Our students need and deserve a safe place to deal with their traumatic experiences and struggles throughout the school day.

With your help, I'd like to create an atmosphere that is both welcoming and enjoyable, is productivity-inspiring, and is a safe space where my students feel confident expressing themselves and being vulnerable to making mistakes.

The calm down corner will allow students to learn strategies to calm themselves down so they can return to learning in a better frame of mind.

Calm Down Corners will also have a positive impact on behavior referrals and teach students life-long skills of managing their emotions and thoughts.

We appreciate all of your support as we continue to level the playing field for our students!

Ms. Anderson-Wilson O'Keeffe School of Excellence 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.

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Chicago, IL 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

450 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Plush, Gray • Amazon Business $70.81 1 $70.81
nuLOOM Marleen Contemporary Shag Area Rug, 5' Round, Silver • Amazon Business $64.86 1 $64.86
Big Joe Milano Plush, Mint • Amazon Business $53.06 1 $53.06
Furinno 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, White • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Globe Ball String Lights - 33Feet 100LED Fairy String Lights Plug in, 8 Modes with Remote, Decor for Indoor Outdoor Party Wedding Christmas Tree Garden Dorm Classroom (Warm White) • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
MAGGIFT 304 LED Curtain String Lights, 9.8 x 9.8 ft, 8 Modes Plug in Fairy String Light with Remote Control, Christmas, Backdrop for Indoor Outdoor Bedroom Window Wedding Party Decoration, Warm White • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Storage Cubes - 11 Inch Cube Storage Bins (Set of 8). Features Large Label Window & Dual Handles & Fabric Cubby Organizer Baskets | Foldable Closet Shelf Organization Boxes (Black) • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
NICETOWN Linen Sheer Curtains for Windows 84 inches Length, Grommet Solid Semi Sheer Linen Drapes Privacy with Light Filtering for Living Room/Bedroom, Dove Grey, W52 by L84, 1 Pair • Amazon Business $27.14 1 $27.14
Uhomy 2 Packs Home Decorative Luxury Series Super Soft Faux Fur Throw Pillow Cover Cushion Case for Sofa or Bed Rainbow Unicorn 18x18 Inch 45x45 cm • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Uhomy 2 Packs Home Decorative Super Soft Luxury Series Plush Faux Fur Throw Pillow Cover Ombre Color Cushion Case for Sofa/Bed. 12" 20", Unicorn • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Umbra 244923-410-REM Chroma Tension Rod – Adjustable Tension Curtain Rod for Curtains and Sheer Curtains, 36 to 54 Inches, Nickel • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$397.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.43

Total project goal

$509.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.53

5 Donors

-$254.76

Donations toward project cost

-$216.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.21

match offer

-$254.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.21

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