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Ms. Menard from Elton, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cuddle Time

Help me give my students a comfortable place with a cushioned couch to cuddle up with a book and read.

  • $235 goal

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My Project

I would love to provide my students with an off brand cushioned Nugget-like couch. We are in need of a comfortable yet cozy spot in our classroom to cuddle and read.

Reading is crucial in first grade because students are learning the foundations of sounds and providing them a safe place to read together is a must.

I love to curl up with a good book on my couch at home and I want to provide my students with a safe space too! A couch will be a great addition to our first grade classroom and motivate students to read. Who doesn't want to sit on a couch and read? I appreciate your support and generosity on this project.

Ms. Menard Elton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Elton, LA 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yourigami Kids and Toddler Play Gym, Playroom Couch Set, Durable Modular Design, Mountain Gray • Amazon Business $153.59 1 $153.59

Materials cost

$153.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.18

Total project goal

$234.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $234.51

1 Donor

-$234.51

Donations toward project cost

-$199.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.18

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 $0.00

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