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Mrs. Brastine from Akron, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Brastine's classroom raised $602

Flexible Seating & Sensory Tools for a Focused Classroom

Help me give my students the ability to focus and be comfortable while in class.

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Mrs. Brastine Buchtel Community Learning Center
Akron, OH Grades 9-12

My Project

In my special education classroom, students need more than traditional desks. They need flexible seating options, such as floor pillows and cushions, to help them regulate their bodies and minds. For many of my learners with autism and ADHD, movement is key to focus. A basket of fidgets and sensory tools will help them manage their energy and stay engaged. Additionally, providing deodorant and other hygiene products will boost their confidence and remove social anxiety, allowing them to focus on learning. Your donation creates a supportive, inclusive, and effective space where all my students can thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Brastine Buchtel Community Learning Center Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Akron, OH 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 50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KingCamp Folding Portable Camping Chairs Oversized Padded Quad Arm Chair with Cooler Bag, Cup Holder and Side Pocket, Heavy Duty Supports 300 lbs for Outdoor, Lawn, Fishing, Sports • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Homguava 3.5FT Bean Bag Chair: Teardrop Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled, Compact Beanbag Chairs Soft Sofa with Corduroy Cover (Blue) • Amazon Business $69.34 1 $69.34
[Removable Outer Cover] Large Bean Bag Chair: 3 ft Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs for Adults/Kids,Bean Bag Chair with Filler Included,Soft Faux Fur Fabric,Machine Wash,Dark Grey,3 Foot • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Pettop Fluffy Tie-Dye Peacock Blue Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 4x6 Feet Super Soft Shaggy Plush Fuzzy Rugs for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Carpet for Rooms Decor • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant, Shower Clean 12-Pack – Travel Deodorant for Women, 72H Protection, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $18.97 2 $37.94
Degree Men’s Travel Deodorant Cool Rush 36-Pack – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $35.64 1 $35.64
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Tenmiro 65.6ft Led Strip Lights, Ultra Long RGB Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Fidget Sensory Toys for Autism Kids, Quiet Fidget for Classroom Calming Down Must Haves, Squishy Stress Anxiety Relief for Adults Office & Home ,Fidget Shapes Learning Toys • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$473.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.18

Total project goal

$601.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.18

1 Donor

-$358.60

Donations toward project cost

-$340.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.93

match offer

-$200.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.19

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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