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Ms. Melendez from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feelings Are Important Too!

Help me give my students a space where they can calm there bodies and refresh their brains.

  • $710 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

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

My students with special needs, often need time to self-regulate and refresh their emotions. I would like to create a space where they can have the time and the activities that can help them to calm their bodies, and their minds so they can then rejoin instruction.

We are asking for a cozy rug where the kids can sit or lay during their breaks.

The cold hard floor does not exactly promote mindfulness. In our corner, we would like to fill it it with books, puzzles, and other sensory toys. My kids enjoy puzzles so this would be a real treat. The picture frames will be used to have display pictures of their families which would bring them some comfort. The sensry chair would benefit my students who are hyperactive and need to calm their bodies.

Ms. Melendez PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 6' x 8'4", Black • Amazon Business $197.39 1 $197.39
VEVOR Kids Swivel Chair, 220 LBS Capacity, Sensory Spinning Chair, Autistic Kids Sensory Toy Chair with Non-Slip Metal Base, Toddler Sit and Spin Chair for Coordination Balance Focus Training Green • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Black • Amazon Business $37.78 2 $75.56
Pack Of 4 Plastic Kitchen Organization Pantry Storage Bins - Fridge Organizer Household Food Baskets for Countertops, Cabinets, Refrigerator, Freezer, Bedrooms, Bathrooms • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
AMEITECH Acrylic Picture Frames, 4x6'' Clear Double Sided Block Set, Desktop Frameless Magnetic Photo Frame (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
AITEE 5x7 Acrylic Picture Frames 3 Pack, Clear Picture Frames with Stand, Magnetic Frame Acrylic Lucite Frameless Transparent Cubes Floating Gift for Home Office Desktop Display Horizontally or • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Cuddle Buds 5lbs Weighted Dinosaur Stuffed Animal for Sensory Needs, 20'' Weighted Dino Stuffed Animal, Plush Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults, Stuffed Dinosaur • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dreampark Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers Ages 1-3, Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Years Old Girls Boys Baby Kids Puzzle Learning Educational Christmas Birthday Gifts Toys 6 Pack Animal Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Wooden Toddler Puzzles, Funsland Peg Puzzles Gifts Toys, 4 Pcs Eco Friendly Animal Patterns Jigsaw with Handles, Infant Kid Fine Motor Skill Learning Educational Montessori Puzzles for 1 2 3 Years Old • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Aile Wooden Preschool Learning Number Puzzles Toys for Kids Age 2-4， Educational Toys • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
PEBIRA Montessori Toys for 1 to 3-Year-Old Boys Girls Toddlers, Wooden Sorting & Stacking Toys for Toddlers and Kids Preschool, Educational Toys, Color Recognition Shape Sorter, Learning Puzzles Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
First Jumbo Knob Wooden Shape Puzzles for Toddlers 1-3,Montessori Shapes Sorter Board Toys Puzzle for1 2 Year Old,Preschool Learning Toys for Baby Kids,1-2 Year Old Boy Girl,Stocking Stuffers,Birthday • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Color Sorting Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Feelings Wheel Social Emotional Learning Activities, Toys for Autistic Kids 5-7, Montessori Fine Motor Skills Calming Fidget Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$564.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.37

Total project goal

$709.14

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