Help me give my students comfortable and flexible seating to read and write in.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ata's classroom raised $394
This project is fully funded
My Students
Every day, my students find different ways to show me how wonderful they are as human beings. Together, we go on a journey learning about each other and ourselves. Our classroom is a space to explore what we already know and what we have yet to learn.
Literature and language are our gateways into worlds unknown—our tools for figuring life out.
We've explored the devastation of the American soldier experience in The Things They Carried, questioned our identities while reading The Woman Warrior, and catechized the norms of society while reading The White Tiger. We've found truths about the world and ourselves through poetry, analysis, and creative writing.
My students travel anywhere from ten minutes to two hours to get to their school, which is located in one of the roughest and least-resourced neighborhoods in Chicago. They go on this trek every day in order to learn and to better themselves, and they bring along with them all that they embody - their families, hardships, beliefs, and hearts. At one of the most academically challenging schools in our city, our students epitomize success and will be the pillars of this generation's success.
My Project
Students spend upwards of six hours sitting in traditional desks and chairs. More often than not, students have a hard time focusing and learning when sitting in uncomfortable seats all day. The bean bag chairs, floor chair, and saucer chair will become a relaxing work area that will give my students a different environment for learning.
My students thrive in safe and welcoming spaces.
The items in the project will become a comfy corner - a space where students can read, write, and relax. In our English class, we spend time reading and writing for pleasure. This space will allow students to really relax and enjoy this pleasurable time.
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
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 35 Inch - Solid Black
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
bonVIVO EASY Comfort, Elegant Multi-angle Floor Chair, Black Floor Seat With Adjustable Backrest, Low Folding Chair Ideal As Padded TV Floor Chair, Floor Gaming Chair, Meditation Chair & Reading Chair
• Amazon Business
$69.90
1
$69.90
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, One Size, Mint
• Amazon Business
$60.98
1
$60.98
Big Joe 0657634 Roma in Smartmax Bean Bag, Gray Quatrafoil
• Amazon Business
$53.99
1
$53.99
Big Joe 645182 Dorm Bean Bag Chair, Zebra
• Amazon Business
$35.00
1
$35.00
Materials cost
$299.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$334.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$59.00
Total project goal
$393.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$393.36
3 Donors
-$196.00
Donations toward project cost
-$168.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.15
Matching donations from our partners
-$194.72
Match offers toward project cost
-$165.51
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Ata and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
