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Ms. Russell from Gilmer, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Classroom Reading Corner!

Help me give my students a comfortable and cozy classroom reading corner with a chair and rug where I will sit and give them the option for flexible seating around me while reading.

  • $303 goal

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My Project

Despite what people might expect, high schoolers are not too old to enjoy storytime. After avoiding my students' requests for me to read to them for several months, I decided to give in and begin a class novel that way. I have had more engagement than I ever expected and I now see the benefits that such time has on them.

During our current reading time, students are opting to sit on the cold floor in front of me in my broken director chair; I would like to change this into a comfortable area dedicated to our reading time.

I have chosen a sturdy chair to place in the area for me to sit in and an adorable rug to offer flexible seating for my students who like to be closer to me while I read. I have also chosen some decorative elements such as encouraging posters to inspire the kids and borders to make the space feel more comfortable and a part of the classroom. Then there's the candy, which I always take every opportunity to provide my students with as a way of encouragement for good behavior or correct answers when needed.

Ms. Russell Gilmer High School Grades 9-12

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Gilmer, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

130 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ABACAD Tall Director Chair Foldable Wide Body, Portable Makeup Artist Chair Bar Height, Outdoors Folding Chair with Side Table Storage Bag Foot Rest, Black • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
blue page ABC Kids Rug Alphabet Educational Area Rugs for Infant Toddlers - Soft Playtime Collection, Home Decor Teepee Tent Round Play Mat, Best Shower Gift (59", White Black) • Amazon Business $79.53 1 $79.53
Assorted Bulk Candy Mix -Skittles, Air Heads, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Haribo, Starburst, Individually Wrapped Candy - By Candy Market (2 LB) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Whaline 82Ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders 8 Designs 72Pcs Rainbow Themed Decoration Colorful Trim Border Stickers for School Classroom Office Party Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Positive Affirmations Accents, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $6.53 1 $6.53

Materials cost

$223.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.41

Total project goal

$302.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $302.76

3 Donors

-$234.62

Donations toward project cost

-$202.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.19

match offer

-$64.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$54.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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