Cozy Up With a Good Book

Funded Nov 3, 2018

I just can't thank you all enough for your generous donations to our Donors Choose Project. When I told my students that I had started this project, they were very excited to see what would happen. As I provided them daily updates, you could see their excitement growing! I wish you all could have been here the day I told them our project had been fully funded- there were screams and cheers, hugs and smiles!

We made a class "field trip" to the front office when our cozy chairs arrived. I had students work together to carry each giant box back to our classroom. They caused quite a scene because everyone wanted to know what we had in the boxes. They were very happy to explain all about our project.

We use the chairs almost daily, and the kids have been so good about taking turns with them. They love how the chairs can recline into several positions and can also lay flat. Some of the kids like to lay down while they are reading, while some enjoy sitting with some back support. They all agree that the chairs are just perfect for our classroom. The colors match our classroom decor!

We are currently first place in our school in a reading contest through Achieve 3000, and while I'm not going to say it is ONLY because of our new chairs, I certainly think the chairs have helped!! My students always ask to read, whether it is a regular book or an online article. I have seen more excitement and enthusiasm during reading and station time than I have in a long time.

Thank you again for your generosity and kindness. I truly believe that reading should be for enjoyment as well as education, and by having these amazing comfy chairs, my kids are getting to see just how nice it is to cozy up with a good book (even at school)!!!!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Clifton