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Ms. Posey from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calm and Creative Space

Help me give my students a safe space for reading and quiet, safe and calm play!

  • $1,307 goal

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

My Project

Here's why a reading corner is so important in kindergarten:

1.

Cultivating a Love for Reading:

• A comfortable and inviting reading corner can spark children's interest in books and make reading a pleasurable experience.

• By providing a space where children can freely explore books and stories, it encourages them to develop a lifelong love for reading.

2. Developing Literacy Skills:

• Reading corners offer a dedicated space for children to practice and refine their reading skills, including vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension.

• Exposure to a variety of books can also help children develop their language skills and expand their understanding of the world.

3. Fostering Cognitive and Emotional Development:

• Reading corners can stimulate children's imagination, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

• They also provide opportunities for emotional development by exposing children to different characters and situations, helping them develop empathy and understanding.

4. Creating a Positive Learning Environment:

• A well-designed reading corner can contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

• It can be a place where children feel safe, comfortable, and encouraged to explore and learn at their own pace.

• It also provides a space for quiet reflection and relaxation, helping children to regulate their emotions and focus on their learning.

5. Encouraging Independent Learning:

• A reading corner allows children to engage in independent reading, fostering their autonomy and self-directed learning skills.

• It can also be a place where children can collaborate with their peers, discussing books and sharing their ideas.

In essence, a reading corner is more than just a place to store books; it's a valuable tool for nurturing young readers and supporting their overall development.

Ms. Posey Oak Grove - Bellemeade Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Richmond, VA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Premium Beanbag Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 4 $398.00
Elephant and Piggy - Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
MAGNA-TILES Dino World XL 50-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $87.69 1 $87.69
Pete The Cat - Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Pigeon - Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $78.80 1 $78.80
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
MAGNA-TILES Forest Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$1,045.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,110.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.00

Total project goal

$1,306.64

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