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Ms. Hess from Phoenix, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy Corner to Inspire Young Readers

Help me give my students materials to create an inviting classroom environment for them to learn in . These items include Big Joe Bean bag chairs, stackable stools, and wobble chairs. My students will benefit from your help!

  • $990 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students have struggled both emotionally and academically since COVID-19. They have had a difficult time adjusting back to the classroom environment and routine. I have also noticed that many of my students have lost the love for reading during these hard times.

My goal is to incorporate flexible seating and an array of comfortable cushions and materials that students can use to read in a quiet and cozy spot in my classroom.

This relaxing atmosphere will instill the spark for reading once again in my students. Currently, I do not have the materials to provide them with a welcoming reading environment. However, once they have access to bean bag chairs, pillows, lamps, and other items, my students will fall in love with the idea of "cozying up with a book."

I have noticed amazing changes in my students when they are given a choice in their seating throughout the room. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, and they are more engaged with the content. I hope that this opportunity will provide my students with an enriching experience to grow stronger as independent readers.

Ms. Hess
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Radiant Orchid • Amazon Business $83.71 2 $167.42
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $165.42 1 $165.42
Active Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture & Strengthens Core | Grey • Amazon Business $77.99 2 $155.98
Reading Pillow Bed Wedge Large Adult Backrest Lounge Cushion with Arms and Pockets | Back Support for Sitting Up in Bed / Couch for GERD Heartburn Bedrest by ComfortSpa (Grey) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Amazon Basics Low-Back, Upholstered Mesh, Adjustable, Swivel Computer Office Desk Chair, Green • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
HUYAW Le Soleil La Luna Tarot Sun and Moon Mystic Decorative Throw Pillow Covers, Gifts for Tarot Lovers, Tarot Pillowcase 18 x 18 Inch Home Room Bed Sofa Decor Set of 2 • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Globe Electric 67135 Delilah Floor Lamp, Black • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Phantoscope 18 x 18 Pillow Inserts, Set of 4 Hypoallergenic Square Form Decorative Throw Pillow Inserts, Made in USA Couch Bed Pillows - 18 inches • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DrCor Boho Tassel Garland Earth Toned Rainbow Tassel Wall Hanging Decor for Classroom Nursery Party Kids Bedroom Dorm Office Birthday Baby Shower Decoration • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
String Lights, Lampat 25Ft G40 Globe String Lights with Bulbs-UL Listd for Indoor/Outdoor Commercial Decor • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10

Materials cost

$746.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.49

Total project goal

$989.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.91

10 Donors

-$665.09

Donations toward project cost

-$571.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.75

match offer

-$317.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$270.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.07

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