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Mr. Garcia from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Peace Corner

Help me give my students an ottoman bench for the classroom peace corner.

  • $219 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

A peace corner in a classroom holds paramount importance in fostering a conducive learning environment. Firstly, it serves as a sanctuary for emotional regulation. In today's fast-paced world, students often grapple with stress and anxiety.

A designated space for quiet reflection allows them to manage their emotions, promoting mental well-being.

A peace corner promotes conflict resolution skills. It encourages students to resolve disputes amicably, teaching them the value of empathy and compromise. This not only reduces disruptions in the classroom but also imparts valuable life lessons.

In essence, a peace corner is not merely a physical space but a symbol of emotional intelligence and harmonious coexistence, making it an indispensable element in my classroom.

Mr. Garcia PS 214 Lorraine Hansberry Academy Grades 3-5

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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Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Select NeoLounge2 Indoor/Outdoor Ottoman Bench, 26 x 18 x 14 Inches • School Specialty $139.46 1 $139.46

Materials cost

$139.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.74

Total project goal

$218.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.24

1 Donor

-$218.24

Donations toward project cost

-$185.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.74

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 $0.00

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