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Ms. Finke from Saint Louis, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grab a Seat and a Snack

Help me give my students a variety of seating options, a bite to eat, and help regulating their emotions.

  • $1,203 goal

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

My Project

My students are my everything. I want them to have a variety of places to sit, chill, out and to regulate their emotions. Most come in starving so having a snack in the morning is a must. Talking about our feelings and ways to handle them is a large chunk of my day.

These students are precious and unique in their own ways.

All my students have an education disability of Autism. They are loving and wanting to learn. I enjoy coming up with new and exciting ways to grab their attention and to help them reach their individual potentials.

Ms. Finke Lemasters Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO 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

8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 3 $299.97
Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 3 $93.81
Non-Branded Rolling Cart with 3 Drawers, 26 x 13 x 15-1/4 Inches • School Specialty $66.37 1 $66.37
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 5 $59.95
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 10 x 13 Inches, Clear with Blue Trim, Pack of 10 - Durable • School Specialty $51.97 1 $51.97
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Mifoci 15 Pcs Activity Plastic Art Trays Morandi Color Art and Craft Tray Stackable Plastic Serving Trays for DIY Projects Painting Beads Home Classroom Storage (14.3 x 10.4 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95

Materials cost

$940.13

Vendor shipping charges

$38.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,022.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.43

Total project goal

$1,202.86

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