I teach at a Title 1 school located in the sixth largest public school system in the United States. Our district consists of over 270,000 students in more than 330 schools and education centers. Our school system is one of the most ethnically diverse systems in the state. Our school is comprised of over 800 culturally diverse students and serves grades pre-k through fifth. I teach 18 fantastic students, over half of whom receive free lunch, come from a bilingual home, or receive ESE support services.
I want for each of my students to fall in love with reading.
My students spend a lot of time at our reading center, and I want it to feel comfortable and home-like. I see them laying on the carpet, sharing books with friends, and laughing at the pictures. It makes my heart full seeing their love for books, and I want to give them more. It is important that we give the gift of reading at an early age. The carpet that we currently have in our reading center is dull and stained. I have a few pillows that I purchased years ago, and we have no fun seating for them.
My Project
My students have been begging for bean bag chairs and "fun" seating. They are bored with sitting and laying on the carpet to read books in our reading center. My students love reading and we have so many genres and levels of books, but we just need a fun area to read them in! I mean, who really enjoys sitting in uncomfortable plastic and metal chairs all day long? Not my energetic first graders!
By donating to our project, you will help 18 first graders fall in love with reading even more.
Students will want to choose the reading center during center time. Students will get excited about lounging around and reading their favorite books. Students will continue to learn to love reading!
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Stretch Limo Black Smartmax
• Amazon Business
$36.00
2
$72.00
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 45cm, Pink
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 45cm, Blue
• Amazon Business
$16.79
1
$16.79
Materials cost
$108.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$140.40
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.78
Total project goal
$165.18
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$165.18
1 Donor
-$140.40
Donations toward project cost
-$140.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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