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Ms. Collopy from Cincinnati, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vibes for Brighter Minds

Help me give my students four flexible seats, a cozy rug, a corner bookshelf cabinet, and a grass wall to create a comfy, inspiring space where students thrive and feel comfortable.

  • $1,209 goal

This project expired on September 24, 2025.

This project expired on September 24, 2025.

My Project

In our classroom, I’m creating a cozy, welcoming reading corner where students feel comfortable, calm, and ready to grow both as readers and as learners. With flexible seating options, a soft rug, a corner bookshelf cabinet, and a grass wall that proudly displays “Reading is Growth,” this space will be more than just a corner. It will be a destination. The goal is to foster a love of reading by providing an environment that feels safe, engaging, and inspiring. When students feel at ease, they’re more likely to take risks, explore new genres, and develop stronger reading habits. Not to mention, creating a calm, inviting space also helps reduce stress and anxiety, giving students a mental break from daily pressures and supporting their overall well-being!

All students deserve to be comfortable when they learn; Help a low-income, urban, Title 1 school achieve that for their students!

Ms. Collopy Hughes STEM High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Cincinnati, OH 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 100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners Soft Tufted Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Black, 10488-BK • Amazon Business $169.99 4 $679.96
Aheaplus Corner Cabinet Storage with USB Ports and Outlets, Corner Cube Toy Storage for Small Space, Wooden Cubby Bookshelf with 9 Cubes for Playroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Black • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Ompaa Ultra Soft Geometric Bedroom Rugs Memory Foam Carpet, Black 7 x 10 Feet Large, Cozy Area Rugs for Living Room Couch Dorm Bedside Kids Girls Teens Room Nursery Decor Floor Mat • Amazon Business $92.59 1 $92.59
Bybeton Artificial Boxwood Grass Wall Panels,12 Pack 20"x 20" UV-Anti Grass Backdrop& Greenery Wall Panels for Indoor Outdoor Privacy Protected and Garden, Balcony,Privacy Fence Screen Décor • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$982.53

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,027.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.28

Total project goal

$1,208.55

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