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

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Comfy Classroom Corner: Jumbo Beanbag Seat for Cozy Reading!

Help me give my students a comfy, beanbag to create a cozy and flexible reading nook in the classroom.

  • $610 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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’m excited to set up a welcoming and engaging classroom environment for the upcoming 3rd grade students, who will soon bring their own unique energy and curiosity. To help create a space that fosters a love for learning, I’m requesting a Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag. This comfy, green beanbag will transform a corner of our classroom into a cozy reading nook where students can relax and dive into their books.

The beanbag will make a big difference by providing a comfortable and inviting space for independent reading and quiet study.

It will encourage students to explore new topics and spend more time reading, which is crucial for developing a strong foundation in literacy and a lifelong passion for learning. The cozy corner will help them feel more at ease and engaged, creating a positive learning atmosphere from day one.

I know they will benefit greatly from having a dedicated, comfortable space in the classroom. This beanbag will be a valuable addition, supporting their individual learning journeys and helping to create a classroom environment where they feel excited and inspired to learn.

Ms. Torres PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Torres

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Green (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 2 $458.00

Materials cost

$458.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.37

Total project goal

$609.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $609.14

9 Donors

-$493.54

Donations toward project cost

-$438.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$93.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$79.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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 $0.00

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