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Mrs. Guastavino from Staten Island, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Nook Needs a Little Fairy Help!

Help me give my students the supplies we need to create a cozy reading nook to foster their love for reading.

  • $723 goal

This project expired on November 14, 2025.

This project expired on November 14, 2025.

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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

Creating a Cozy Reading Nook to Foster a Love for Reading

This project aims to create a warm, welcoming reading nook that supports small group reading, builds a safe and inclusive learning community, and encourages students to grow as confident, enthusiastic readers.

The reading nook will be a dedicated space where students feel comfortable, valued, and engaged in their reading journey.

To make this vision a reality, the space will be equipped with padded school floor chairs and soft floor cushions, offering flexible, comfortable seating that allows students to focus without distraction. A large rug will define the space and create a cozy atmosphere, helping students feel like they’re stepping into a special place designed just for them.

LapGear Compact Lap Desks will give students a sturdy surface to write, draw, or take notes, making the space functional and versatile for reading response activities, partner work, and independent tasks. The compact design allows students to work comfortably from the floor while maintaining good posture.

To keep the space clean and inviting, a carpet sweeper will be used regularly so students can take pride in maintaining their learning environment, encouraging responsibility and respect for shared spaces.

This reading nook will not only be a place for literacy development it will be a hub of collaboration, confidence-building, and joy. By offering an environment where students feel physically and emotionally comfortable, we’re helping them associate reading with positive experiences, which is essential in developing lifelong readers.

Mrs. Guastavino PS 21 Margaret Emery Elm Park Grades PreK-2

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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maitys 4 Pcs Stadium Seats for Bleachers with Back Support and Cushion Folding Bleacher Seat with Backrest Wide Padded School Floor Chairs 5 Reclining Positions(29.5 x 21.7 x 2 Inch,Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $119.99 2 $239.98
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Pack of 12 - Charcoal - Style No. 43005 • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Reginary 4 Pcs Flower Floor Pillows Cute Plush Flower Throw Pillows Daisy Floor Seat Cushion Chair Pads for Back to School First Day of School for Sofa Couch Bed Decor(15 Inch,Black, White, Purple) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Brush Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4.2 lb. • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35

Materials cost

$575.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$613.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.34

Total project goal

$722.26

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