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Ms. Belle from Washington DC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cozy Tales: Comfy Chairs for Pre-K Readers

Help me give my students reading chairs to provide a comfortable environment that helps foster a love of reading and learning.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In our Pre-K classroom, I believe that fostering a love for reading begins with providing a comfortable and inviting space where students can immerse themselves in books. I'm seeking support to create a cozy library seating area that will inspire my young explorers to cozy up with a good book, spark their imaginations, and cultivate a lifelong passion for reading. With your help, I can transform our classroom into a welcoming haven where every child can discover the magic of books and embark on literary adventures. By creating an inviting reading area in our Pre-K classroom, I can inspire a love for reading and empower my students to become enthusiastic readers and lifelong learners.

This space will serve as a sanctuary where children can explore their interests, develop literacy skills, and cultivate their imaginations in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Comfortable and inviting seating options are essential for our reading area. I'm seeking child-sized chairs designed for optimal comfort and support. The versatile seating will encourage our little readers to cozy up with their favorite books and explore. In addition, soft pillows will provide an extra layer of comfort to our inviting atmosphere. Students can relax and unwind while immersed in their favorite books.

Your generous contribution will make an impact on the lives of my students by providing them with a dedicated space where they can discover the joy of reading and embark on exciting literary journeys. Together, we can create a cozy reading area that fosters a love for books and inspires a lifelong passion for learning in every child who enters the classroom.

Ms. Belle
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® 3-In-1 Chair Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00

Materials cost

$528.00

Vendor shipping charges

$26.40

Sales tax

$31.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.12

Total project goal

$734.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$734.12

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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$584.12

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Project Activity

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