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

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Discover Calm and Focus in the Harmony Haven Corner.

Help me give my students a calming center with a tent, two bean bags inside and calming posters on the outside wall.

  • $352 goal

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My Project

A tent can create a cozy, inviting space for students to read quietly and foster a love for reading. It can be a calming area where students can relax and regroup if they feel overwhelmed.

Bean bags provide a comfortable and flexible seating option, which can help students feel more relaxed and focused during activities.

They can also be used for group work, encouraging student collaboration and communication.

An abacus is an excellent tool for hands-on learning. It helps students understand mathematical concepts through physical manipulation and can improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic math skills. These items can create a more engaging and supportive learning environment catering to different learning styles and needs. They can help make the classroom more dynamic and inclusive, where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn.

Ms. Rhodes Nora Sterry Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

6 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Dillon Small Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Teens, Foam-Filled Beanbag Chair with Machine Washable Cover, Royal Blue • Amazon Business $70.25 1 $70.25
Flash Furniture Dillon Small Solid Black Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Teens • Amazon Business $64.25 1 $64.25
Kids Play Tent, Razee Large Playhouse Tent Indoor, Play House Kids Tent Castle Tent for Girls Boys, Play Cottage (Grey) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Wooden Abacus • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
9 Calming Corner Posters Classroom, Calm Down Corner Feelings Chart for Kids, Mental Health Posters, Classroom Educational Poster Emotions Chart Coping Skills, Preschool Classroom Wall Art Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$241.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.70

Sales tax

 $22.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.74

Total project goal

$351.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $351.61

4 Donors

-$347.20

Donations toward project cost

-$298.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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