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

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The Soaring Nest: A Calming Space to Rest and Rise

Help me give my students a tent, flight racing simulator chairs with a cockpit stand, a golf set, and synthetic turf.

  • $987 goal

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Mrs. Connell has another project! Donate to Empowering Students Through Play: A Gaming Computer for Career Exploration to help her classroom.

$1,588 - complete this project and be a hero

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

In today’s demanding academic environment, students need a dedicated space to manage stress and recharge. A calming space in schools can offer students a much-needed break from daily pressures, benefiting both their emotional and academic well-being.

This space could include a turf green grass carpet to create a grounding, outdoor-like feel, an indoor tent for a cozy retreat, and a golf set to provide a quiet, focused activity that promotes relaxation.

Additionally, a flight cockpit chair with a flight simulator program would allow students to virtually explore beautiful landscapes, inspiring creativity and providing a calming escape.

Such a space would help students reduce anxiety, improve focus, and boost mood, enabling them to return to class with greater clarity and motivation. Activities like golf and flight simulation could also enhance cognitive engagement while teaching valuable self-regulation skills.

By providing this sanctuary, schools would foster a culture of well-being, helping students develop healthier coping mechanisms and ultimately improving their academic success and emotional resilience. This investment in students’ mental health is essential for nurturing their growth and future potential.

Mrs. Connell Intermediate School 206 Ann Mersereau Grades 6-8

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Racing Wheel Stand Steering Wheel Stand Racing Simulator Cockpit Support for Logitech G29 G920 G923 G27 G25 Thrustmaster T248 T300 TGT TGT2 TS-PC TS-XW T500 T500RS T300RS TX for Xbox PS4 PS5 PC • Amazon Business $119.99 2 $239.98
Alvantor Screen House Room Camping Tent Outdoor Canopy Pop Up Sun Shade Hexagon Shelter Mesh Walls Not Waterproof 10'x10' Beige Patent Pending • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Aspire Xlite Super Performance Precise Junior Golf Club Set, Orange Set for Ages 9 to 12, Right Handed • Amazon Business $134.91 1 $134.91
Shahoo Gaming Chair with Footrest and Massage Lumbar Support, Ergonomic Computer Seat Height Adjustable with 360°Swivel and Headrest, Blue • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
GTRACING Gaming Chair Racing Office Computer Ergonomic Video Game Chair Backrest and Seat Height Adjustable Swivel Recliner with Headrest and Lumbar Pillow Esports Chair (Red) • Amazon Business $105.99 1 $105.99
Petgrow Synthetic Artificial Grass Turf 3FTX10FT for Indoor Outdoor Dog Synthetic Grass Mat, Party Wedding Christmas Balcony Garden Astro Turf Rug,Drainage Holes Faux Fake Grass Rug Carpet for Pets • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99

Materials cost

$796.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.02

Total project goal

$986.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.82

3 Donors

-$493.41

Donations toward project cost

-$419.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.01

match offer

-$493.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$419.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.01

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