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Ms. Barnes from Pine Bluff, AR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Corners for Confident Readers

Help me give my students cozy bean bag chairs and a rug to create a comfortable reading space.

  • $399 goal

This project expired on November 20, 2025.

This project expired on November 20, 2025.

My Project

I will teach a fun and curious group of 3rd graders who learn best when they feel comfortable and supported. Right now, my classroom doesn’t have a cozy space for reading or quiet work.

With your help, I’ll be able to give them soft bean bag chairs and a fluffy rug to create a special reading corner.

These items will provide a comfortable space where students can focus, feel relaxed, and grow a love for reading. Having a cozy area just for books will help them build reading stamina and feel excited about independent reading time.

Ms. Barnes James Matthews Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pine Bluff, AR 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

55 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape Little Gamer Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Comfy Bean-Filled Flexible Floor Seat for Reading, Gaming, Sitting in Playroom, Rec Room or Classroom - Black/Lime, 14453-BKLM • Amazon Business $85.99 3 $257.97
Pettop Fluffy Deep Green Area Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 3x5 Feet Super Soft Shaggy Plush Fuzzy Rugs for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Carpet for Rooms Decor • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$280.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.71

Total project goal

$398.06

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