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Ms. Sbalbi from Springfield, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Library

Help me give my students a cozy place for them to enjoy reading. We need a classroom rug, colorful bulletin board borders, zipper pouches and more.

  • $406 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

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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 would like to design a cozy library area for my new classroom. I am new to this grade and classroom. I would like to design an area my students can go to when they need a break to read alone or with a friend.

Reading is very important, and my students should have a library space that is inviting and relaxing.

These materials will give them a place to easily access their headphones. They will have a nice rug to sit on to read with friends. The hooks and shoe organizer will be used to store their headphones. The border will create a cozy environment for my students in the library.

My students love to socialize and read. This area will give them that space to enjoy reading.

Ms. Sbalbi Alfred Glickman 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.

Springfield, MA 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Boho Rainbow My Sunshine Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Multicolor • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
7 Rolls 206.5 Feet Colorful Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Classroom Borders Bulletin Board Trim Boho Classroom Decor for Teacher Students Bulletin Board Classroom Home Office Decors (Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Smarpau B4 Mesh Zipper Pouch, 24 Pack 12 Colors 15" x 11" Zipper Pouches for Organizing, Multipurpose Waterproof Zipper Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Lakeshore Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
GLUIT Large Adhesive Hooks for Hanging Heavy Duty 22 lbs Robe Towel Hooks Waterproof Adhesive Wall Hooks for Home Bathroom Kitchen Office and Outdoor 18 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
homyfort Over the Door Shoe Organizer,Hanging Shoe Rack Storage Holder with 24 Extra Large Fabric Pockets for Closet,Men Sneakers,Women High Heeled Shoes,Slippers,Grey 61.4''x22'' • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$308.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.20

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$4.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.84

Total project goal

$405.58

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