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Mrs. Bartlett from Sandy, UT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Up With a Good Book Kind of Day!

Help me give my students a variety of flexible, easy to clean seating to help make the library an inviting and comfortable place to read.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bartlett's classroom raised $994

This project is fully funded

My Students

"I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” – Roald Dahl. I too have a passion for teaching kids to become readers! I am a library teacher at a Title I K-5 school. I have the opportunity to teach and connect with every student in our school. Our students and their stories are as diverse and inspiring as the books in our library.

Our students have unique challenges and barriers to learning yet they rise above obstacles daily showing courage, perseverance, and positive attitudes.

Our school is diverse, multilingual, low income, and has high mobility. We strive to remove barriers to learning by supporting our students and their families by making connections, providing opportunities, supplying resources, and encouraging lifelong learning and skills.

My Project

My goal in the library is to teach children to become readers. Learning to read is essential but learning to love reading gives children an advantage. It opens doors to discovery, knowledge and experiences. Reading helps us understand ourselves, others and the world. Reading gives us a place to make connections, understand others stories and helps us not feel alone. Reading inspires new ideas, action and change.

Bright, fun flexible seating will invite and encourage our students to discover the magic of reading.

Providing our students with a comfortable place to read other than a table or desk changes their view of reading from a task or a chore to something that is entertaining, fun, a choice not a requirement. Flexible seating will help enhance the feel of the library and help students who are anxious, overwhelmed, or hesitant feel at ease and comfortable. COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our students lives at school and at home. Many students are struggling reading due to interruptions in education, lack of exposure to books and educational resources.

I am excited about giving our students a place to learn to love reading by creating spaces for them to explore the pages of books. We have all experienced a moment where all our stress, worries and insecurities melt away as we cozy up to a good book. The donation of flexible seating will give them the opportunity for that same experience.

Mrs. Bartlett Sandy Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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More than half 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

480 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC558X - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 3 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
LC573BU - Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue 30w x 32h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
LC573GR - Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green 30w x 32h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
LC573RG - Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange 30w x 32h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
LK364GR - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LK364RG - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LK364BU - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
TT729BO - Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 4 $39.96
TT768BO - Neon Connect Store Book Bin - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 4 $23.96
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511GR - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511RG - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$802.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.09

Total project goal

$993.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $993.96

1 Donor

-$993.96

Donations toward project cost

-$844.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.09

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 $0.00

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