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Ms. Darst from Canton, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Classroom Oasis: Seating, Lighting, and Organization!

Help me give my students flexible seating, relaxing lighting, sturdy mailboxes, and a way for their teacher to circulate the classroom with a mobile desk!

  • 3 donors
  • $953 goal

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My Project

I love my kindergarten students for their curiosity, energy, and excitement for learning! Every day, they come to school eager to explore, discover, and grow. As young learners, they thrive in an environment that supports movement, comfort, and organization.

Flexible seating will allow my students to choose spots where they feel most comfortable and engaged, helping them stay focused and take ownership of their learning.

Relaxing lighting will create a calm and welcoming atmosphere, reducing overstimulation and making our classroom feel like a safe, inviting space. Sturdy mailboxes will help keep our classroom organized, giving each student a designated place for their work, notes, and supplies.

My goal is to create a learning space that fosters focus, creativity, and a love for learning. By providing flexible seating, soothing lighting, and an organized environment, I want my students to feel comfortable, empowered, and ready to succeed. This is especially important because we will all be moving on to first grade together! I want to ensure that our classroom environment supports their continued growth and development as they take on new challenges.

My students are bright, kind, and full of potential. They bring different backgrounds and learning styles, but they all share a love for discovery. These resources will help me create a classroom where every child feels valued, engaged, and excited to learn each day.

Thank you for supporting our classroom—your generosity will make a lasting impact!

Ms. Darst Wright Preparatory Academy Grades PreK-2

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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Canton, OH View local requests

More than half 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 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk with Cushion , Flexible Seating, Light Grey, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
Brewish Sensory Bubble Floor Lamp | 7 Color Changing LED Mood Night Light | Sensory Lamp for Autistic | Fake Aquarium Water Tube Lamp | Gift for Kids, Men & Women | Blue Base - 3 Feet Tall • Amazon Business $74.99 2 $149.98
HOOBRO Wooden Literature Organizer, 36-Slot Mail Sorters, Removable Mail Sorter, Classroom Mailbox, Mail Organizer, Paper Storage Organizer, for Home, Office, Study, Classroom, Greige BG36WF01 • Amazon Business $118.99 1 $118.99
Mind Reader 20"W Manual Adjustable Standing Desk, White (SDROLLXL-WHT) • Quill.com $89.99 1 $89.99
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve - Star Projector, Galaxy Projector, LED Nebula Lighting, WiFi App, for Meditation, Relaxation, Gaming Room, Home Theater, and Bedroom Night Light Gift (Blue Stars) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Materials cost

$767.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.84

Total project goal

$952.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $952.29

2 Donors

-$501.14

Donations toward project cost

-$425.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.17

match offer

-$451.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$383.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.67

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 $0.00

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