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Mrs. Pepe from Milford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Zen Den Mindfulness Classroom

Help me give my students opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, academically, and mentally.

  • $933 goal

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My Project

This DonorsChoose project aims to create a nurturing and supportive environment for my special education students. These items will positively impact their emotional, mental, and social well-being. By providing a comfortable futon, a vibrant wall tapestry, and mindfulness materials, my project seeks to cultivate a space where students feel safe, relaxed, and inspired. These elements are crucial in fostering a positive emotional state and promoting mental wellness, as they offer students a comforting refuge within the school environment. Many of my students are low-income and require snacks for nourishment. These snacks and the mini refrigerator are essential needs for addressing students' basic needs, and positively impacting their overall mental and physical well-being.

The inclusion of the futon, tapestry, and mindfulness activities also catalyze student enrichment, as they encourage creativity, self-expression, and a sense of belonging within the learning community addressing their social, emotional, and mental health.

This holistic approach to student support addresses not only their academic needs but also their social-emotional and mental health, laying a strong foundation for their overall development and success.

This project presents a unique opportunity to invest in our students' holistic well-being, offering a space that supports emotional, mental, and social health while accelerating learning, promoting academic renewal, and enriching the student experience. A futon, wall tapestry, refrigerator, and snacks have the potential to create a positive and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive both academically and personally. As such, funding this project is not only an investment in my special education students' immediate well-being but also a strategic step toward fostering their overall academic, social, and emotional growth. Thank you very much.

Mrs. Pepe Platt Technical High School Grades 9-12

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Milford, CT View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Opoiar Futon Sofa Bed,Lounge Memory Foam Sleeper Couch Room,Convertible Loveseat for Compact Living Spaces Studio Apartment,Dorm,Home Office,Thicker Version Sofabed, 71×33×31.5IN, Brown • Amazon Business $353.03 1 $353.03
RCA RFR321-B-Black-COM RFR321 Single Mini Refrigerator-Freezer Compartment-Adjustable Thermostat Control-Reversible Doors-Ideal for Dorm, Office, RV, Garage, Apartment-Black Cubic Feet, 3.2 CU.FT • Amazon Business $204.23 1 $204.23
Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream Potato Chips 1.5 oz. 64/Carton (44365) • Staples $58.78 1 $58.78
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers 1.5 oz. 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Staples $36.91 1 $36.91
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
Kanuyee Boho Sun Tapestry Wall Hanging, Retro 70s Abstract Striped Aesthetic Sunrise Vintage Tapestries for Bedroom Living Room 44×60 inch • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Post-it Transparent Notes, 2-7/8" x 2-7/8", 36 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad/Pack (600-TRSPT) • Quill.com $5.12 2 $10.24
Sugar Skulls Coloring Book - Adult Color by Numbers Coloring Book BLACK BACKGROUND: Day of the Dead Dia de Los Muertos (Color By Number For Adults) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$751.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.91

Total project goal

$932.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $932.74

1 Donor

-$932.74

Donations toward project cost

-$792.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.91

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