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Ms. Teresa from Rushville, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corner: Inspiring Young Explorers Through Reading and Comfort

Help me give my students child-friendly furniture—comfortable floor cushions and a cozy rocking chair for storytime, reachable low-height bookshelves for independent access, and a dedicated computer desk and chair for efficient checkout.

  • $1,065 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

As our school community grows, we're excited to welcome our kindergarten and 1st-grade students into the 2nd–4th grade building. To ensure a smooth and enriching transition, we're transforming our library into a welcoming haven that caters to our youngest readers' needs.

Our goal is to create a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading and learning.

To achieve this, we're seeking support to acquire:

Child-Friendly Bookshelves: Low-height shelves that allow our little ones to easily access books, promoting independence and exploration.

Comfortable Floor Cushions: Soft seating options for students to enjoy stories during our beloved Monday read-aloud sessions.

A Cozy Rocking Chair: A special seat for the librarian (that's me!) to share stories, making storytime more engaging and intimate.

A Functional Computer Desk and Chair: A dedicated space to manage book checkouts efficiently and assist students with their literary needs.

These additions will not only enhance the physical space but also support our students' social-emotional development by creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. By contributing to this project, you're helping to ignite a lifelong passion for reading in our youngest learners.

Ms. Teresa Webster Elementary School 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.

Rushville, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VASAGLE Set of 2 Bookshelves, 31.5 Inches Wide, 3-Tier Open Bookcases with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Units, Rustic Brown ULBC173X01-2 • Amazon Business $104.99 3 $314.97
VECELO Rocking Chair Nursery Upholstered Modern Glider Rocker with Padded Seat High Backrest USB Port Comfy Armchair and Side Pocket for Living Room Bedroom Balcony Offices • Amazon Business $155.00 1 $155.00
Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Classic Color,Square) • Amazon Business $63.99 2 $127.98
SUPERJARE L Shaped Desk with Power Outlets, Computer Desk with Drawers & Shelves, Corner Desk Gaming Desk Home Office Desk, White • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
FDW Office Chair Computer High Back Adjustable Ergonomic Desk Chair Executive PU Leather Swivel Task Chair with Armrests Lumbar Support (Black) • Amazon Business $72.98 1 $72.98
Podzly Classroom Caddy Organizer - Pack of 6 with 3 Compartments and Handle - Ideal Table Caddy for Classroom Supplies in Kindergarten - Classroom Storage Bins for Art and Craft Teachers • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
1000Pcs Clear Label Protector Shields Vinyl Clear Wafer Seals Waterproof Gloss Finish Label for Essential Oil Bottle Labels and Food Jars,Protecting Barcodes,Numbers 2 x 3Inch Barcode Label Protectors • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39

Materials cost

$862.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$905.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.73

Total project goal

$1,064.85

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