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Mrs. Dory from Miami, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowerment Oasis: Inspiring Minds, Nurturing Hearts

Help me give my students a haven where through art and social-emotional learning activities they can flourish.

  • $1,540 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Your generous sponsorship of a school counseling room will facilitate a comprehensive approach to student well-being, encompassing a variety of forms (art, lights, music, crafts, comfortable seating, etc.) to inspire and take flight of their thoughts and feelings. Through talking it out, students will have a safe space to express their thoughts and emotions, receive guidance, and develop coping strategies for life's challenges. Additionally, with a variety of art expressions, they'll harness the transformative power of creativity to explore their feelings, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate self-expression. Your support will enable us to offer holistic support tailored to each student's unique needs, fostering resilience and emotional growth. Thank you for investing in the mental health and flourishing of our students.

Integrating comfortable seating areas, art supplies, special lighting, music, and sensory items, I can significantly enhance the effectiveness of a school counseling room that transforms into a welcoming and therapeutic environment for all our students.

Here's how each of these elements can be utilized: A comfortable sofa provides a relaxed setting, conducive to open dialogue and emotional expression. Art supplies ignite a creative expression that students can use to explore their emotions, reduce stress, and gain insight into their inner world Sensory items such as stress balls, fidget toys, textured objects that can provide sensory stimulation and promote self-soothing. These items are especially beneficial for students who may struggle with sensory processing issues or anxiety, helping them feel grounded and calmer during sessions. By integrating these supplies into the counseling room environment, I can create a holistic and therapeutic space that addresses the diverse needs of students. It fosters a sense of safety, creativity, and comfort, enhancing the effectiveness of counseling interventions and promoting overall well-being and in turn academic/classroom success.

Mrs. Dory Vineland K-8 Center Grades 3-5

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Miami, FL View local requests 700 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shintenchi 47" Loveseat Wood Sofa, Green, Simple Assembly • Amazon Business $154.99 1 $154.99
DHP Dixie Velvet Dining Room Chair with Channel Tufted Back, Set of 2, Green • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Lahome Boho Round Rugs 6Ft - Washable Round Area Rugs for Living Room Non-Slip Throw Dining Room Rug Soft Large Round Rug, Cute Rainbow Sun Print Circle Rug for Office Classroom Bedroom Nursery • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
IDEALHOUSE Storage Chest,Rattan Storage Trunk,30" Wooden Storage Bench with Safety Hinge, Flip Top Blanket Storage Chest Trunks,Modern Bench Storage for Entryway, Living Room, Bedroom, White • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Nearly Natural 5299 Ficus Silk Tree, 4-Feet(48 in), Green • Amazon Business $36.00 2 $72.00
GXOACKJ Shower Curtain Rod Tension - 31-80 Inch White Adjustable Spring Tension Curtain Rods, Shower Curtain Rod for Bathroom No Drill, Non-slip, Stainless Steel XYT-B-2+3-JY • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Thyle 4 Pcs Classroom Stools Round Upholstered Wood Stool Backless Stackable Stools for Classroom Wooden Stacking Portable Stool Bentwood Seat for Kitchen Garden Class Room Home (Orange) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $52.79 1 $52.79
A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation Box Set (Books 49-56: Peaceful Hands, Anger Shield, Needs Feelings, Sleep, Disappointment, Wasted Worry, Positive Thinking, and Emotion Coach) • Amazon Business $51.41 1 $51.41
JGJCYO9 Storage Baskets Wicker Cube Baskets Foldable Handwoven Water Hyacinth Laundry Organizer,Set of 4 pcs Baskets-11x11x11inch • Amazon Business $51.29 1 $51.29
Coohom Oval Calming Donut Cuddler Dog Bed,Shag Faux Fur Cat Bed Washable Round Pillow Pet Bed(30"/36"/43'') for Small Medium Dogs (XL(36"x27"x7"), Camel) • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
OEHID Wicker Storage Baskets with Lid, Hand-Woven Rectangular Wicker Basket with Lid for Bedroom & Living Room, Nesting Rattan Basket with Lid for Shelves (Water Hyacinth, 3-Pack) • Amazon Business $38.06 1 $38.06
NICETOWN White Sheer Curtains 84 inches Long - Home Decoration Grommet Airy & Lightweight Elegant Window Treatments with Light Filtering for Bedroom/Living Room (2 Panels, W54 x L84) • Amazon Business $12.21 3 $36.63
Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Kit - A DIY 1000+ Piece Hobby Craft Supplies & Materials Box for Creative Art Projects for Kids Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Uphome Round Rug for Bedroom 3' Circle Cute Bathroom Rugs with Pom Poms Fringe Floral Plant Washable Throw Rugs Non-Slip Soft Floor Mats for Sink Powder Entryway Living Room Nursery, Green • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $31.69 1 $31.69
Flojery Mini Potted Plants Artificial Eucalyptus Boxwood Rosemary Faux Herbs Small House Plants 8.3"-9" Tall for Indoor Greenery Tabletop Décor Centerpiece (Sprayed Eucalyptus) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Modeling Clay Kit - 24 Colors Air Dry Ultra Light Soft & Stretchy DIY Molding Clay with Tools, Kids Art Crafts Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3-12 Year Olds • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
WOPITUES Wood Floating Shelves Set of 6, Shelves for Wall Decor, Farmhouse Shelf for Bedroom, Bathroom Storage Shelves, Book Shelves for Living Room - Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
4 Pieces 10 Inch LCD Writing Tablet Doodle Board Electronic Toy Colorful Screen Doodle Drawing Pad for Kids Erasable Reusable Drawing Tablets Educational Learning Toy for Boys Girls (Black Frame) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TaiBest Flower Pillow,Flower Shaped Throw Pillow,Flower Shaped Seating Cushion, Floor Pillow, Cute Room Decor & Plush Pillow (15.7, Light Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
MESHA LED Fairy String Lights, Warm White 300 LED, 9.8x9.8 Feet, Hanging Light for Bedroom Wall, Home Decor Lighting, Lighted Bed Room Curtain, Party Wedding Christmas Decorations Backdrop • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
FONEWE LED Lights for Bedroom 100 ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) RGB Color Changing LED Strip Lights Music Sync LED Lights Strip for Bedroom Room Decor Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Extra Large Chalkboard Peel and Stick Paper 9 Feet roll (108 inches) + (5) Color Chalk Included - by Simple Shapes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Glowhouse Tempera Paint Sticks Classic Colors 12 Pack - Non-Toxic, Washable, No Mess, Multi-Color for Kids Perfect for Creative Art Projects • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
15 Motivational Posters for Classroom High School - 11x14in Classroom Inspirational Posters for Classroom, Groovy Posters for Classroom Motivational Posters Classroom, Retro Groovy Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mental Health Tapestry Small Feelings Chart Therapy Office Decor Social Emotional Learning Wall Art Kids Behavior Chart for School Classroom Counseling Office, 20 x 13 Inches (Feelings Wheel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TaiBest Flower Pillow,Flower Shaped Throw Pillow,Flower Shaped Seating Cushion, Floor Pillow, Cute Room Decor & Plush Pillow (15.7, Dark Gray) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
TaiBest Flower Pillow,Flower Shaped Throw Pillow,Flower Shaped Seating Cushion, Floor Pillow, Cute Room Decor & Plush Pillow (15.7, Cornflower Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
26 Pieces Growth Mindset Posters Bulletin Board Grow Your Mindset Positive Sayings Accents Set for Middle and High School Classroom or Home Decorations, Teachers and Students Bedroom Playroom Decor • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Cocurb 32 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors for Kids 4-8 - Fun Goodie Bag Stuffers for Birthdays, Classroom Prizes, and Small Toys Gifts • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$1,200.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $59.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,308.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$230.99

Total project goal

$1,539.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,539.91

1 Donor

-$769.96

Donations toward project cost

-$669.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.49

match offer

-$752.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$639.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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