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Ms. Cooke from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Language, One Story at a Time

Help me give my students Help create a calm, creative space for my CLDE students with a cozy bean bag chair, a fidget toy for focus, and The Wild Robot to build language and literacy skills.

  • 6 donors
  • $155 goal

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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 culturally and linguistically diverse (CLDE) students work incredibly hard every day to learn English while adjusting to a new culture and school system. Many of them are newcomers to the U.S., navigating not just a new language, but also the emotional challenges of transition and change. In my classroom, I strive to provide a supportive environment where they feel safe, seen, and encouraged to grow.

This project will help create a calming and engaging space for my students.

The soft bean bag chair will offer a cozy spot to relax, self-regulate, and refocus—especially important for students who may feel overwhelmed during the school day. The sensory fidget toy provides a gentle, hands-on way to manage stress and improve concentration during learning activities.

We’ll also be reading The Wild Robot as a class, a beautifully written and accessible novel that is now an animated feature film. Many English learners benefit from using media like books and movies together to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking skills. Seeing the story come to life on screen helps students make connections and builds confidence in their reading ability. By tying in the book with the film, students will have multiple ways to engage with the language and deepen their understanding.

With your support, I can give my students a place to recharge and learn in ways that speak to their hearts and needs. Every item in this project has been thoughtfully chosen to support their academic and emotional success. Thank you for believing in them!

Ms. Cooke Harrison High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Cooke

Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Recaceik Tufted Soft Stuffed Bean Bag Chair with Filler, Fluffy Lazy Sofa, Imperial Lounger Giant Bean Bag Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Bule • Amazon Business $90.09 1 $90.09
The Wild Robot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$100.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$131.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.22

Total project goal

$154.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $154.81

6 Donors

-$154.81

Donations toward project cost

-$131.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.22

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 $0.00

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