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Mrs. Zmarzly from Wilmington, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corner Reading Nook

Help me give my students a cozy space to read their books and listen to stories.

  • $596 goal

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I want reading to be more than just turning pages and reading words. Reading in first grade and early reading experiences can foster a lifelong passion for books and learning. I want my students to become immersed in their books. I want to create an experience and space where my students can dive into a book and get lost in the pages with the characters, and feel as if they are part of the book.

Whether it be fiction stories or a nonfiction book, my students deserve a cozy, calm space with comfortable seating to get immersed in their books.

Not only will this space be just for reading, but it will also provide headphones for students to listen to their favorite stories on the various online book sites. Providing my students with various reading resources, cozy seating, and headphones not only supports their reading but also their social-emotional development. Reading and listening to stories help my students understand their own emotions, foster empathy, and develop social skills. It also allows my students to better express themselves, expand their vocabulary, and become a curious student who wants to open up a book to learn about new things.

Mrs. Zmarzly Harry Bridges Span 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.

Wilmington, CA 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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable Wired School Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $137.99 1 $137.99

Materials cost

$417.95

Vendor shipping charges

$14.00

Sales tax

$38.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.38

Total project goal

$595.84

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