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Ms. Fernandez from Atlanta, GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Book Nook

Help me give my students a comfortable and inviting reading nook that will help foster a love of reading.

  • $380 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

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Ms. Fernandez Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
Atlanta, GA Grades 3-5

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

Introducing a kids' sofa and bean bag chair into a third-grade ELA (English Language Arts) class can transform the learning environment and enhance student engagement. These alternative seating options offer comfort and relaxation, making the classroom a more inviting space for learning. Students can choose where they feel most comfortable, whether it's lounging on the sofa for group activities or snuggling up with a book on a bean bag chair.

This cozy atmosphere promotes a positive attitude towards learning and reduces anxiety, allowing students to focus more effectively on their studies.

The presence of comfortable seating encourages independent reading, as students are more inclined to curl up with a book in a relaxed setting. This promotes literacy development and fosters a love for reading, empowering students to explore their interests at their own pace.

Additionally, the kids' sofa provides a designated space for group discussions and collaborative activities. Students can gather to share ideas, work on projects together, or engage in literature circles. This promotes teamwork, communication skills, and critical thinking as students learn to express their thoughts and listen to others' perspectives.

Furthermore, the flexibility of these seating options allows for easy rearrangement to accommodate different learning activities or group configurations. Whether it's a whole-class discussion, small group work, or independent reading time, the classroom can adapt to meet the needs of the students and the lesson objectives.

Overall, integrating a kids' sofa and bean bag chair into the ELA classroom creates a comfortable, flexible, and inviting learning environment. It promotes independent reading, facilitates collaboration, and fosters a positive attitude towards learning, ultimately enhancing the overall educational experience for third-grade students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted
Ms. Fernandez Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Atlanta, GA 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
jela Kids Couch Large, Floor Sofa Modular Funiture for Kids Adults, Playhouse Play Set for Toddlers Babies, Modular Foam Play Couch Indoor Outdoor (57"x28"x18", Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $179.00 1 $179.00
Sofa Sack - Plush Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chairs for Kids, Teens, Adults - Memory Foam Beanless Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Foam Filled Furniture for Dorm Room - Gray Rabbit Fur 3' • Amazon Business $90.81 1 $90.81

Materials cost

$269.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.91

Total project goal

$379.39

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