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Ms. Griffin from Jackson, MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Space for a Brain Break

Help me give my students a warm and inviting environment that will provide an opportunity for studying or a brain break that is conducive to learning.

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My Project

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be a challenge for scholars. These scholars are learning to navigate a new school and a different schedule from what they are used to. The scholars I serve who have mild/moderate learning disabilities are experiencing challenges because the school environment itself can be quite overwhelming for any incoming 9th-grade scholars. With meeting the classroom expectations, special needs scholars can also become overstimulated and need breaks.

Brain breaks are necessary for scholars to relax, regroup, and minimize overstimulation.

As educators, we should be able to provide a space specifically for them to gather their thoughts, study, and take a brain break when necessary. By providing this space, scholars will most definitely increase academic performance. This space should be the opposite of the typical classroom which may be crowded with hard, uncomfortable desks and bright lighting. The space should be warm, welcoming, comfortable, and inviting with soft lamp lighting, soft chairs, and a comfy rug for peers to sit together as they choose to unwind, study together, or relax for a few minutes before they are expected to face the overwhelming challenges of high school. This space will also include a small bookcase for entertaining periodicals and books.

Research suggests that brain breaks can help improve focus, productivity, and learning. What better way than to give such deserving students a space with a beautiful rug that displays positive character traits, soft lighting, cute, comfy chairs, and a bookcase? Please consider helping my scholars improve their thinking and learning by giving them a safe space for a brain break!

Ms. Griffin Lanier High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 80 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fruits of the Spirit Rug - Rectangle - 5' 4" W x 7' 8" L • Teachers' School Supply $245.85 1 $245.85
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Godferyxin Book Tree Bookshelf, 5-Tier Wood Bookshelf Tree Bookcase for Displaying Books, CDs, Magazines and More at Office, Home or School • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99

Materials cost

$455.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.04

Sales tax

 $31.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.58

Total project goal

$657.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $657.18

2 Donors

-$578.59

Donations toward project cost

-$491.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.79

match offer

-$78.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.79

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