Help me give my students cozy pillows for a comfortable reading corner and essential office supplies to stay organized and focused during the school day.
$621 goal
This project expired on October 12, 2025.
This project expired on October 12, 2025.
My Project
My students come to school each day eager to learn, explore, and grow. To support their academic and emotional needs, I want to create a calm and inviting classroom environment where they feel safe, comfortable, and ready to focus. This project will provide soft, cozy pillows for our reading corner and essential office supplies to help students stay organized and engaged.
Many of my students benefit from quiet spaces where they can relax with a book or take a short break when needed.
Having comfortable pillows in our classroom will make our reading area more inviting and help students develop a love for independent reading. In addition, supplies like folders, sticky notes, pens, and organizers will help my students keep their materials in order and develop important executive functioning skills.
With your support, we can make our classroom a more welcoming and productive space for all learners. Thank you for helping us build a nurturing environment where every student can thrive!
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
32 students impacted
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