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Mr. Le from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Area

Help me give my students a space where they can sit on a chill sack bean bag surrounded by herb plants, and toys for grounding techniques.

  • $418 goal

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Mr. Le has another project! Donate to Empower Students: Math Success and Wellness Initiative to help his classroom.

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My Project

This year, my students wish to improve their academic performance and seek to remain focused and balanced throughout the school year. In order to support my highly motivated and engaged students, I wish to give them access to a space that grants them the opportunity to self-regulate their productivity. This calming area is a designated spot where students are free to release their emotions in several ways. With the Rosemary and Lavender plants I have requested, my students’ concentration will improve significantly while simultaneously creating a more welcoming environment for all. The mini piano will serve as musical therapy, which students may rely on if they feel particularly stressed or anxious. The Rubik's and other toys will serve as a relaxer and distraction for my students to use when feeling overwhelmed. Not only will they have the opportunity to distract themselves when feeling such emotions but they will have the ability to improve their muscle memory and other skills that strengthen their critical and logical thinking.

I’ve found that the key for students to successfully study and do math correctly is to have a relaxing and calm mind.

As long as students are mindful, they absorb new material faster and retain them longer. Students need to rest during the day so that their minds can organize their thoughts, and mathematical concepts, or work well with numbers. Otherwise, they tend to make a lot of careless computational mistakes that make them even more nervous or frustrated. Thus, not only will the requested supplies simultaneously create a more welcoming environment for all, they will also be profoundly beneficial to my student’s ability to learn in many subjects and especially in math. These items present in my classroom will be essential in achieving my students' academic achievements.

Mr. Le Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School Grades 9-12

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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

125 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Lime 3' • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Home Dynamix Royalty Clover Modern Area Rug, Brown Multi, 5'2"x7'2" Rectangle • Amazon Business $48.57 1 $48.57
Nesting Table Set of 2, Bamboo End Table for Living Room Side Table for Bedroom Triangle Modern Coffee Table (White & Gray) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Jambo 16-Inch Beautiful Lamp with Wax That Flows Like Lava (Blue with Yellow/Green Wax, 16 Inch), Relaxing Night Light Nighlight Home Decor Living Room Office Bedroom Lamp for Adults, Teens, and Kids • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Live Aromatic and Edible Herb - Lavender (4 Per Pack), Natural Sleep Enhancer, 6" Tall by 4" Wide in 1 Pint Pot • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
BESTAMTOY 36 PCs Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Balancing Stones,Educational Preschool Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Bonnie Plants Rosemary Live Edible Aromatic Herb Plant - 4 Pack, Perennial In Zones 8 to 10, Great for Cooking & Grilling, Italian & Mediterranean Dishes, Vinegars & Oils, Breads • Amazon Business $21.18 1 $21.18
Rubik’s Crystal, New Transparent 3x3 Cube Classic Color-Matching Problem-Solving Brain Teaser Puzzle Game Toy, for Kids and Adults Aged 8 and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
9 Pcs Mental Health Poster Healthy Coping Skills Poster Positive Therapy Office Decor Therapist Office Posters Therapist Wall Art Mental Health Canvas Painting Psychologist Counselor Wall Art Pictures • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$293.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.64

Total project goal

$417.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.60

7 Donors

-$209.78

Donations toward project cost

-$178.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.46

match offer

-$207.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$176.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.17

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