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Mrs. Shea Isley from Gilbert, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Peaceful and Nurturing Classroom Environment for Our Children

Help me give my students a place that fosters a sense of peace, safety, and creativity.

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My Project

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I wanted to share with you my vision for our classroom environment and the steps I plan to take to ensure that it fosters a sense of peace, safety, and creativity for our children.

One of my primary goals is to create a space where our children feel safe to express themselves both creatively and emotionally.

I believe that fostering mental health and social-emotional learning from a young age is crucial for their overall well-being and development.

To achieve this, I am planning to incorporate various materials and activities into our classroom that will support this goal. These resources will not only provide opportunities for learning and growth but also help in maintaining the beauty of our classroom environment.

One exciting addition will be a "propagation wall," where the children can observe and learn about the growth of plants while they themselves are growing throughout the year. This interactive element will not only serve as a visual representation of growth but also provide valuable lessons in patience, care, and nurturing.

I am truly excited about the potential of these initiatives to create a positive and enriching experience for our children. By cultivating a space that prioritizes their emotional well-being and encourages self-expression, I believe we can lay a strong foundation for their future success.

I look forward to partnering with you in creating a classroom environment where our children can thrive academically, emotionally, and creatively.

Mrs. Shea Isley San Tan Charter School - Recker Grades PreK-2

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Gilbert, AZ View local requests 35 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LAPGEAR Bentwood Floor Lap Desk for Kids - Children's Portable, Durable, Learning & Educational Activity Desk for Homework, Crafts, Play - Sturdy Natural Birch Wood - Pack of 8 - Style No. 21017 • Amazon Business $197.94 1 $197.94
Pearington 25-Shelf Mobile/Wall Mountable Art Drying Rack for Art Studios & Classrooms, 14.5" D x 17.5" W x 38" H, White • Amazon Business $96.46 1 $96.46
Weighted Vest for Kids | Provide Deep Pressure Comfort | ADHD Tools for Kids | Autism Sensory Clothing | Adjustable Weighted Vest | Weighted Compression Vest (Green, Medium) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Japanese Zen Garden kit for Desk | 9.5'' Bamboo Sand Tray |3 Resin Stamp Spheres |Zen Decor and Meditation Accessories |6 Mini Zen Garden Rake| Mini Zen Decor Meditation Gifts • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Kingbuy Wall Hanging Glass Planter Propagation Terrarium Hexagon Shape Flower Vase for Home Office Decor, Plant Lover Gifts, 3 Pack, Medium • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
iClever Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids, SNR 29dB Safety Noise Reduction Ear Muffs for Autism Sensory &Concentration Aid, Ear Hearing Protection for Fireworks/Event/Monster Truck/Concert • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98

Materials cost

$425.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.84

Total project goal

$578.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.95

8 Donors

-$528.95

Donations toward project cost

-$449.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.34

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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