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Mrs. Marquardt from Bertha, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfy Seat Makes Reading More Fun!

Help me give my students some comfy cushions to sit on while partner reading!

  • $197 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2024.

This project expired on October 4, 2024.

My Project

I want my students to enjoy coming to my classroom! Every day we spend some time reading with a partner to practice fluency. I would love for my students to have the option to sit on a comfy cushion while they partner read.

Phonics is the a huge part of my instruction.

The pop-it game is a great way for me to make practicing their phonics skills fun!

This year I will be having multiple groups throughout the day, so the file organizers will come in handy and help me stay organized for each group.

Mrs. Marquardt
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 20 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $52.79 1 $52.79
deli Collapsible Magazine File Holder, Desk Organizer Document Folder for Office Organization and Storage, 3 Vertical Compartments, Gray • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
The Fidget Game Word Pop CVC Words - Learn to Read in Weeks - Multisensory Reading & Phonics Interactive Tools Ideal for Pre Kindergarten to 1st Grade • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Sinboun Letter Tray Paper Organizer 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Organizer Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Black • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50

Materials cost

$134.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.41

Total project goal

$196.07

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