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Ms. O'Keefe from Roseville MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy, Comfortable Hygge Classroom

Help me give my students a cozy, comforting classroom experience so they can flourish everyday.

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My Project

I recently learned about a wonderful classroom idea during my attendance at the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children in April. The concept is called "Hygge," which is a Nordic word that embodies a feeling of coziness and comfort. During the conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl Priest, who spoke passionately about creating a Hygge classroom. She described it as a place where students can thrive in a comfortable and cozy environment.

Imagine warm lighting, fluffy cushions, silky pillows, and comforting earth tones that promote relaxation and tranquility.

I believe that implementing a Hygge classroom with Wooden 8 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet in my classroom would greatly benefit my students. It would create a nurturing and inviting atmosphere where learning can flourish. I am confident that this approach will enhance the overall educational experience for my students. I would love donations to my project to help me in my endeavor of implementing a Hygge classroom in my school.

Ms. O'Keefe
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 36"H Wooden 8 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet, Natural (MKSTRG002) • Quill.com $455.99 2 $911.98
Flash Furniture 24"H x 36"L Wooden 2 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet, Natural (MKSTRG003) • Quill.com $269.99 1 $269.99
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Educational Insights - Classroom Mood Filters 4/set Whisper White • Teachers' School Supply $39.99 3 $119.97
StorageWorks Large Wicker Baskets, Water Hyacinth Baskets for Organizing, Handwoven Storage Baskets with Built-in Handles, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $35.89 3 $107.67
Lakeshore Just Like Home® Calming Canopy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Lakeshore Everyone Is Welcome Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Kids Toy Storage Organizer, 5-Section Bookshelf for Organizing Books Toys, Wooden Storage Cabinet Daycare Furniture for School, Classroom Playroom, Nursery, Kindergarten (Natural) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Woven Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Twinkle Star Copper Wire Fairy String Lights 8 Modes USB Powered, Remote Control for Wedding Party Home Christmas Decoration, Warm White, 33ft 100LED • Amazon Business $10.32 6 $61.92
Tiny Land Train Set 110pcs Wooden Train Set, Toy Train for Boys & Girls with Wooden Train Track, Wooden Toys for 3-7 Years Old Toddlers & Kids, Railway Set Christmas Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Kaplan Early Learning Sensory Flower Pillow • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
ANJAYLIA 33ft 80LED Globe String Lights Fairy Lights Battery Operated String Lights with Remote Waterproof Indoor Outdoor Hanging Lights Christmas Lights for Home Party Patio Garden Wedding • Amazon Business $15.29 3 $45.87
MONT PLEASANT Play Store Toys for Kids Coffee Maker Playset, Toddler Pretend Play Kitchen Food Miniature Coffee Shop Accessories with Cakes and Cookies, Wooden Montessori Toy Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
PairPear Flower Garden Toy Playset,Toddlers Wooden Toys Play Food Set for Girls Boys 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Wooden Building Blocks Set, City Construction Stacker Stacking Preschool Learning Educational Toys, Toddler Toys for 3+ Year Old Boy and Girl Gifts • Amazon Business $36.96 1 $36.96
WHOHOLL Play Kitchen Accessories, Wooden Kitchen Sets for Kids, Toy Pots and Pans for Kids Kitchen, Toddler Cooking Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, Montessori Kitchen Tools for Boys Girls Gifts(Medium) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
MONT PLEASANT Kids Wooden Toys Toddler Pretend Play Kitchen Accessories Coffee Maker Espresso Machine Playset Montessori Kitchen Toy Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
HIGOGOGO Floor Pillow, Square Meditation Pillow for Seating on Floor Solid Thick Tufted Seat Cushion Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Sofa Balcony Outdoor, Beige, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pillowhale Wooden Toy Plates and Dishes Set,Play Kitchen Cutlery and Plate Set,21Piece Kids Kitchen Playset Accessories for Toddlers Boys Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
MONT PLEASANT Wooden Tea Set for Little Girls, Wooden Toys, Toddler Tea Set Toy, Play Kitchen Accessories Set, Montessori Toys, Kids Play Kitchen Pretend Playset Toys for Baby Tea Party with Play Food • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Giant bean Wooden Ice Cream, Coffee and Frozen Treat 3-in-1 Counter Playset, 25 PCS Toddler Pretend Play Kitchen Accessories, Kids Wooden Toys for 1+, Christmas Birthday Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game, Fine Motor Skill Toy ABC Alphabet Color Sorting Puzzle, Montessori Letters Cognition Preschool Gift for Years Old Kid Early Learning with 2 Pole • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Giant Bean Wooden Toy Mixer, Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Pretend Play Toy Blender for Boys Girls Ages 1+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Beige Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Beige Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
PairPear Wooden Play Food Cutting Vegetables Set - Wooden Toys for Toddlers Toy Food Play Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
PairPear Wooden Play Food Cutting Fruit Set - Wooden Toys for Toddlers Toy Food Play Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
PairPear Wooden Play Food Cutting Meat Set - Wooden Toys for Toddlers Toy Food Play Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
TickiT Rainbow Wooden Semispheres - Set of 21 - Loose Parts Wooden Toy for Babies and Toddlers 10m+ - Inspire Curiosity and Open-Ended Play • Amazon Business $20.65 1 $20.65
FIREBOOMOON 6 Pack 16 Ounce Clear Plastic Mason Jars Containers With Screw Sealing Metal Tinplate Lids,Refillable Empty PET Plastic Slime Candy Storage Jars Containers for Home Kitchen Art Craft • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
NAODONGLI Wooden Toys Mushroom Toy Harvest Game Montessori Educational Learning Shape Sorting & Number Matching Games Sensory Training Easter Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Everyone Is Welcome Woven Striped Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Toys for 3 Year Old Boys Girls, 36 PCS Colorful Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks for Toddlers 3-4 Montessori Sensory Building Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8, Preschool Learning Activities for Home School • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Everyone Is Welcome Scalloped Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Everyone Is Welcome Heart Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Everyone Is Welcome Painted Dot Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Everyone Is Welcome Calming Blue Scalloped Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Everyone Is Welcome Motivational Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$2,689.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$40.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,793.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$493.01

Total project goal

$3,286.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,286.74

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 $3,286.74

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