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Ms. Starr from Mesa, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corner: Help Build a Safe Space for Kids!

Help me give my students a nugget couch to relax, build, and express themselves in a therapeutic cozy environment during sessions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Starr's classroom raised $266

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m a school counselor, and I get to work with the most amazing group of elementary students. They’re resilient, curious, and always eager to grow. My goal is to create a space where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and building important life skills that help them succeed in school and beyond.

A Nugget couch would be a great addition to our space.

It would give the kids a cozy, flexible spot to relax, talk through their emotions, and work together on group activities. The way it can be rearranged makes it perfect for encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving—things we focus on a lot during social-emotional learning. For example, they could sit together on the couch and come up with ways to support each other’s goals, building empathy and stronger friendships.

What makes my students so special is their kindness, their perseverance, and the courage they show in facing challenges. They inspire me every single day, and I want to create a space that shows them just how much they’re valued. A Nugget couch would help me do that and give them a place where they can feel supported and thrive.

Ms. Starr Field Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YEFU 15pcs Modular Kids Play Couch, Kids Couch for Toddler & Children, Toddler Couch, Kids Couch Fort Building kit for Playroom Furniture, Kids Play Couch, Convertible Sofa for Boys & Girls, Grey • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99

Materials cost

$179.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.80

Total project goal

$265.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$265.36

1 Donor

-$265.36

Donations toward project cost

-$225.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.80

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$0.00

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