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Ms. Pentore from East Hartford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corner Work and Listening Station

Help me give my students an amazing, comfortable, and educational listening center. This "Cozy Corner" would provide the kids with a safe haven to charge their laptops, take a break from their desks, and focus on their work.

  • $925 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

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My Project

In the world of modern technology, teachers rely heavily on technology. It is hard to believe that I taught for almost 15 years with only 4 computers in each classroom. Since the pandemic, every single student is loaned a laptop to use throughout the year. This has been a definite perk to enhance our teaching and students learning. While I do still believe in many benefits of "old school" teaching (reading actual paperback or hardcover books, responding on paper utilizing handwriting skills, creating maps and posters, etc.) it is hard and if not impossible to teach these days without incorporating a variety of technology into your classroom. It is the way of the world and it is what my students grew up with.

My 100 students would greatly benefit from a comfortable and cozy listening and work station.

If awarded this amazing opportunity, I would set up my "Cozy Corner" to be an inviting and educational work station for the kids to be able to get comfortable and to be able to focus on their work. They go to 8 different classrooms a day and the desks are not exactly what I would call comfortable, Providing the students with a warm and safe haven would ensure stability, comfort, and a safe inviting place to do their work as well as charge their computers.

I truly would be grateful if I received funding for this idea and I believe that my students would absolutely appreciate it.

Ms. Pentore East Hartford Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

100 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Dillon Faux Sherpa Refillable Bean Bag Chair, Gray (DGBEANSMSHRPGY) • Quill.com $86.99 5 $434.95
Kids Headphones Bulk 24 Pack Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult • Amazon Business $62.79 4 $251.16
Staples 6-Outlet Power Strip 6' Cord White 3/Pack (42320) • Staples $29.38 2 $58.76

Materials cost

$744.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.71

Total project goal

$924.75

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