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Ms. Kritikos from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading and Calm Corner

Help me give my students a reading and calm corner that will help them succeed!

  • $1,120 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

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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

I absolutely love how curious, resilient, and full of potential my students are. They come to school each day eager to learn, even when faced with challenges inside and outside the classroom. Their excitement when they grasp a new concept or help a classmate is what drives me as a teacher. Each resource I request is chosen with their growth in mind—whether it’s hands-on materials to deepen understanding, flexible seating to support focus, or books that reflect their identities and cultures. These tools will create an engaging, inclusive space where every child can thrive.

Ms. Kritikos PS 86 Kingbridge Heights Grades PreK-2

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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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Nearly all 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Serta - Scarlett Stylish Mid-Century Modern Soft Velvet Upholstered Home Office Chair - Midnight Blue - Silver Base • Best Buy Education $249.99 1 $249.99
Homguava Bean Bag Chair Bean Bag Chairs for Adults Comfy Beanbag Chair with Spacious Design Giant Bean Bag Couch with Armrest Large Bean Bag Chair with Filler for Living Room Bedroom (Khaki) • Amazon Business $161.49 1 $161.49
Carpets for Kids 62614 Choose Kind Clasroom Chalkboard Look Rug 4ft x 6ft Rectangle Blue • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
Hoover ONEPWR Cordless Handheld Vacuum, Bagless, Gray (BH57400V) • Quill.com $103.13 1 $103.13
Marsui 12 Pcs 2'' Extra Thick 14'' Round Floor Cushions Classroom Elementary Flexible Seating for Kids Students Reading Corner Pillows Bulk Alternative Sitting for Daycare Preschool(Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
IBIZA VIBE MAMERIA Kids Bed Canopy with Frills Cotton Hanging Tent Curtain Net for Reading Nook Hideaway Bedding Play Room Decor (Beige) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
INNER-ACTIVE Sensory Tubes for Kids Fidget Tubes for Calm Down Corner Anxiety Relief, Occupational Therapy Toys, Liquid Motion Bubbler for Visual Sensory Play, Count Down Timer (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Reading Corner Book Nook Rainbow Kids Throw Pillow • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
You Are My Sunshine Classroom Pillow - Rainbow Kids Throw Pillow, Decorative for Reading Corner - 18 x 18 • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Breathing Pal 'Penny'- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep Aid for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
decalmile Reading Corner Wall Decals Educational Reading Will Take You Everywhere Inspirational Quote Wall Stickers Reading Room Classroom Study Room Wall Decor • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$908.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$951.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$167.99

Total project goal

$1,119.96

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