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Mrs. McCowan from Birmingham, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bean Bags and Books: Creating a Cozy Classroom Library

Help me give my students these bean bags for optional seating during their reading station. Reading is very important and creating a cozy environment will be more inviting and comfortable for reading.

$575 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

Mrs. McCowan South Hampton K-8 School

Birmingham, AL Grades PreK-2

My Project

I love that my students are eargered to learn and have more options of stations. Adding beanbag chairs to the classroom will provide students with a comfortable and adaptable seating option, fostering a relaxed and engaging learning environment. This will allow students to choose seating that suits their learning styles and needs, potentially leading to increased creativity, better focus, and improved collaboration during group work or individual tasks. The beanbag chairs will offer a cozy alternative to traditional desks, promoting comfort and enhancing overall well-being within the classroom.

Providing students with flexible seating options, such as beanbag chairs, can have a positive impact on their learning experience by potentially:

Improving focus and concentration: A comfortable and adjustable seating option can help students manage sensory needs and restlessness, leading to better focus on tasks.

Boosting engagement and motivation: Students who have a choice in their learning environment may feel a greater sense of ownership and engagement in their education.

Fostering collaboration and communication: Flexible seating arrangements can facilitate easier movement and interaction among students, promoting teamwork and communication.

Promoting physical well-being: Beanbag chairs can support better posture and encourage movement, benefiting students' physical health and circulation.

Creating a sense of belonging: A classroom that caters to diverse needs and preferences can help students feel more comfortable and valued, contributing to a positive learning community.

By creating a more student-centered and accommodating learning space, the goal is to enhance comfort, motivation, and productivity for all students in the classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted

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Birmingham, AL
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Literacy
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. McCowan South Hampton K-8 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Birmingham, AL 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Solid Black, 38in - Large • Amazon Business $71.99 4 $287.96

Homguava Bean Bag Chair Sofa Memory Foam Pre-Filled Bean Bag Chairs Stuffed Beanbag Sofa Lazy Bean Bag Sofa for Adults, Bean Bag Couch for Gaming, Reading & Relaxing(Linen, Black) • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99

School Smart Folding Storage Cart on Wheels, Large, 16-1/4 x 13 x 13-1/2 Inches, Black - Comfortable • School Specialty $36.97 1 $36.97

KEEPJOY Classroom Pocket Chart Organizer,Cell Phones Calculator Holder for Classroom Storage, Hanging Wall Door Calculator Phone Caddy for Classroom. (30 Pockets-Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost			$414.91
Vendor shipping charges			$3.70
Sales tax			$33.82
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$488.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$86.23
Total project goal			$574.88

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Bean Bags and Books: Creating a Cozy Classroom Library

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

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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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