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Ms. Slawson from Columbus, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Space Is the Best Place

Help me give my students a quiet space to help us calm down and learn our emotions.

  • $259 goal

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My Project

Hey friends. This donors choose is to one of my biggest beliefs which is Safe Space. It is become very important for kids, teachers and classroom in general. It makes a huge difference in behavior and healthy way of learning to control emotions. It is also a personalize space for the kiddos.

Why is Safe Space so important?

Safe space is a area made specifically with everyone in mind to use. It is there if they ever feel overwhelmed, upset, and having a lot emotions. This space can be use for them to let the emotions out or to process calming there bodies. Each item on here is for them to make it a comfortable and resourceful place for them.

My students are very young and a lot of them come from immigrant/refugee families. So emotions can be a lot or certain things can be too much for them. I want to make an area where they can go to when they want to feel safe. With your support I can provide stuff for this area to help my students and there feelings. From comfy bean bags to sit in, to motivational breathing posters, and fidgets for stimulation, please help me make a positive caring difference in the classroom.

Ms. Slawson Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus Grades PreK-2

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

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.

More about Ms. Slawson

Columbus, OH 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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover for Kids, 38" Beanbag Chairs Cover Plush Toys Organizer Super Soft Corduroy with Handle and Zipper for Boys and Girls - Grey • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Patelai 8 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Ceiling Light 4 x 2 Feet Magnetic Light Covers Filter for Office School Drop Ceiling Supplies(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Kickbands ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (TEAL) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PROTEAR Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones,25dB NRR Hearing Protection,Noise Reduction,Sound Proof for Kids,Toddler Earmuffs for Concert,Airplane,Autism,Monster Jam,Travel,School(B-B-FireW) • Amazon Business $14.39 2 $28.78
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
9 Calming Corner Posters Classroom, Calm Down Corner Feelings Chart for Kids, Mental Health Posters, Classroom Educational Poster Emotions Chart Coping Skills, Preschool Classroom Wall Art Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$186.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.72

Total project goal

$258.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.14

1 Donor

-$258.14

Donations toward project cost

-$219.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.72

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 $0.00

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