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Mrs. Carstensen from Oxford Junction, IA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Special Education Classroom!

Help me give my students a calm work area with flexible seating options. I would like for my special education classroom to be filled with all the options that my students need to be successful.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carstensen's classroom raised $836

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My Project

I would love for my classroom to be filled with flexible seating options that allow students some movement while learning. The stools, wobble chairs, and seat cushions will allow both comfort and flexibility for students. The weighted animals will offer comfort to my students and help keep them engaged and focused on their learning. The sensory items will allow me to provide a calming area in my classroom where students are able to reset their bodies. I am looking to fill my special education classroom with all of the essential items that my amazing students will greatly benefit from!

Mrs. Carstensen Midland Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Oxford Junction, IA View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Daisy Stackable Stool Set, Flexible Seating, Turquoise, 8-Piece • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
Barks Classroom Headphones With Microphone (10 Pack) - On-Ear Bulk Headphones With Microphone: Best for Students K-12 Schools (Rotating Boom Mic, Good Recording Quality, Durable Design, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $104.97 1 $104.97
Calm Down Corner | Classroom and Special Education Must Haves | Boho Calming Corner Items for Kids | Calming Corner Kit with Sensory Mats, Posters, Solutions Wall, Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
Riakrum 6 Pcs 15" Kids Floor Cushions Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Waterproof Round 2'' Thick Foam Cushion for Student Classroom Daycare Home Preschool Kindergarten (Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
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 $26.99 1 $26.99
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Weighted Stuffed Animals, Weighted Dinosaur Stuffed Animal Toy Dinosaur Weighted Plush Animals Throw Pillow Gifts for Boys Girls, 11.8 inch • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Doireum Weighted Stuffed Animals, Weighted Bear Stuffed Animal Toy Black Bear Plush Throw Pillow Gifts for Boys Girls, 11.8 inch • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Doireum Weighted Stuffed Husky Plush Toy, Cute Huskies Weighted Plush Animals Throw Pillow Gifts for Boys Girls, 11.8 inch • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Winbar 3 Pack Calming Liquid Motion Bubbler, Hourglass Type Sensory Toys for Children & Adults with Autism & Anxiety, Relax & Calm Down, School & Office Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$627.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$710.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.34

Total project goal

$835.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $835.59

10 Donors

-$398.88

Donations toward project cost

-$360.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.75

match offer

-$411.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$350.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.80

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