You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Costello from Everett, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Costello is requesting

A Cozy Space to Rally for Learning

Help me give my students a beanbag chair to make a cozy calming corner refuge from anxiety.

  • $170 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Costello for his next project!

Help Mr. Costello

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Costello for his next project!

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

My 5th grade students need a safe, comfortable space to retreat to in a crowded classroom with little free floor space to move around. I have a weird, booth-shaped notch in the back wall of the room that is perfect for a cozy spot to retreat to when they feel the walls closing in and nowhere to hide. A comfy beanbag chair and sensory toys would help to make it an inviting spot instead of a time out corner that could be felt to be a punishment. Such a spot would keep kids in the room, available to learn, and be available by choice.

Mr. Costello Albert N Parlin School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mr. Costello

Everett, 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 3donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Costello is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 38in - Large, Canvas Coloring Fabric - Fun World • Amazon Business $50.62 1 $50.62
Teacher Created Resources Large Sand Timer, 10 Minutes - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $19.27 1 $19.27
Teacher Created Resources Medium Sand Timers, 5 Minutes - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $15.52 1 $15.52
ARBOMG 16X24 Children's emotional charts Mental health posters help students understand emotions posters - Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers 16x24 inch UnFramed • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
YoYa Toys Ice Cream Squisheez Squishy Stress Relief Balls (Set of 4) | Stretchy Cone Shaped Fidget for Boys, Girls & Adults | Colorful Sensory Squeezing Stretch Toy | Great for ADHD, Autism, Anxiety • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$109.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.50

Total project goal

$169.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.99

2 Donors

-$110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$93.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

match offer

-$59.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Costello and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-cozy-space-to-rally-for-learning/8700916/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Costello","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1740442670","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Everett","teachersOnPage":[9705728],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8700916,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"9705728":{"owner":"Mr. Costello","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8700916],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-5_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22391181,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9705728,"schoolCounty":"Middlesex","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MA","name":"Massachusetts"}}