Never Underestimate the Power of Sitting Comfortably
Help me give my students a comfortable place in my classroom to read their Choice Reading book!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Stefanelli's classroom raised $376
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students enter a reading haven every day. During the first 20 minutes of class, my students enjoy time to read. During this time, they read what interests them, they relax, they forget what's going on at home, and they forget (dare I say) their other classes and responsibilities.
My students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, devour books!
They are discouraged from looking at a study guide; they are discouraged from having a pen in their hand. Reading needs to be enjoyable. My students enjoy it because it's for them - and no one else.
My students love this time. Many read a book a week! They take pride in their reading and their ability to encourage others in the class to read what they read.
My Project
Donors Choose and so many donors have helped my students obtain Choice Reading books! My students thrive during the first 20 minutes of all my classes, where they get to sit silently and read. The world around them disappears. No drama, social media, parents arguing, teachers hounding, just a good book!
I want to give my students a comfortable place to sit!
While I would love to get rid of ALL my desks and create a room of comfort, let's start with four bean bag chairs (trust me - I have plans). Students will take turns sitting in these comfy clouds while enjoying a good book! Does anything sound better than that?
More than a third 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
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 - Lime 3'
• Amazon Business
$92.17
1
$92.17
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 - Aqua Marine 3'
• Amazon Business
$70.11
1
$70.11
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 - Charcoal 3'
• Amazon Business
$63.20
1
$63.20
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 - Lemon 3'
• Amazon Business
$59.30
1
$59.30
Materials cost
$284.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$319.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$56.30
Total project goal
$375.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$375.35
2 Donors
-$375.35
Donations toward project cost
-$319.05
Donations 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 Mr. Stefanelli and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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