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Ms. Albright from Bayonne NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Jack Has Lost His Beans For His Beanbag Chairs

Help me give my students new bean bag chairs for our class SEL and Reading section.

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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.

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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

I am writing to you on behalf of my Special Needs Class, where my Assistants and I are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our students to learn and grow. Our class consists of extraordinary students with unique talents and abilities. Our students are truly remarkable individuals who bring joy, compassion and enthusiasm to our classroom each day, despite facing their challenges. They exhibit resilience, determination and genuine eagerness to learn. Each student exemplifies the best of what it means to embrace differences and celebrate individual strengths, from their creativity and curiosity to their empathy and kindness.

The replacement of our beanbag chairs will continue to enhance student learning experiences by providing comfortable seating to create a cozy and inviting learning atmosphere where students feel relaxed and at ease, allowing them to fully engage in reading activities and social-emotional learning tools and exercises.

Also, the beanbag chairs will serve as versatile learning tools promoting collaboration, communication, and peer interaction. As well as, fostering social-emotional learning skills such as empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution through structured activities and group discussions facilitated in a relaxed and comfortable space. Lastly, having designated reading and social-emotional learning areas equipped with beanbag chairs, will foster a sense of belonging and community within our classroom. Students will feel valued, respected, and empowered to express themselves authentically.

In conclusion, your generosity will make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, enhancing their learning experiences and supporting their overall well-being. These beanbags will continue to create a welcoming and inclusive space where our students can continue to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are laying the foundation for their future successes. Your contribution will have a positive impact on every student and inspire each to reach their full potential.

With Much Gratitude

Ms. Albright
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Royal Blue • Amazon Business $79.99 16 $1,279.84

Materials cost

$1,279.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,329.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$234.54

Total project goal

$1,563.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,563.58

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 $1,563.58

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