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Mrs. Fuerst from Jackson Hts., NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy Couch for Reading

Help me give my students a bright, blue couch for our reading area.

  • $536 goal

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

My Project

Our classroom needs a new couch for our reading corner. After eight years in our reading center, the current couch shows wear and tear by shedding onto our carpet. The students truly loved this little couch, but it's time for a new one.

Our reading couch is a comfort/safe area for our students .

On any given day, students are seen sharing a book, telling secrets, or taking time to calm down and settle emotions.

We hope to replace our old couch with a new one, to continue helping our young students.

Mrs. Fuerst PS 69 Jackson Heights Grades PreK-2

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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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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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Easy-Clean Comfy Couch - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00

Materials cost

$399.00

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 $19.95

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.28

Total project goal

$535.21

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