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Ms. Swatling from Buffalo, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promote Classroom SEL

Help me give my students water bottles to stay hydrated throughout the day! I'd also like to send my students home with a book for the holidays as a PBIS. Lastly, we need sensory items to stay focused.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Swatling's classroom raised $672

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students need these water bottles so they can stay hydrated throughout the day and learn! When students aren't hydrated, they can't focus and ask to go get a drink at the water fountain 13 times a day which is distracting to other students learning.

I would like sensory swirl chairs to help out my busy body students stay engaged in our classroom discussions.

At points, students need to keep their bodies moving to help keep their brain engaged. Therefore, having a moving chair or foot bouncer will help unfuzzy their brain.

Finally, I would like books about diversity to send home with students as a source of positive behavior intervention and support. These books will reflect my own students lived experiences and are important for the students families that cannot afford gifts.

Ms. Swatling Reach Academy Charter School - Elementary 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.

Buffalo, 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HAPPYMATY Autism Sensory Products Kids Swivel Chair for Autistic Kids Sensory Spinning Chair Spin Seat Sensory Indoor/Outdoor - Improve Balance & Motion Sickness Relief for Children & Teens • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Kaplan Early Learning Celebrate Diversity Around the World Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.36 3 $178.08
Domensi Aluminum Water Bottle Bulk Reusable Water Bottle, Lightweight Easy Carry Leakproof with Snap Lid Travel Bottles, for Gym Outdoor Sports Cycling Camping Fishing • Amazon Business $79.19 1 $79.19
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion, Small, 10-3/4 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04
Mini Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Feety Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (5-Pack) Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Fidgety Feet to Kick and Bounce, Sensory Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys – 5 Pc Set Bundle Stretchy String Fidget Toys Timer for Stress Relief and Anxiety Relief Great for ADHD Autism ADD Figit • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$528.64

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.69

Total project goal

$671.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$671.26

6 Donors

-$651.26

Donations toward project cost

-$553.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.69

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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$0.00

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