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Ms. Jackson from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy Atmosphere in the Reading Corner

Help me give my students proper seating instead of the floor for their reading centers. Reading is important and I want to make sure my children have everything that they need in order to succeed.

  • $718 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love the curiosity and enthusiasm that my first-grade students bring to the classroom. Their eagerness to explore new ideas and their imaginative thinking make every day exciting.

A reading corner can significantly enhance their learning experience.

It will provide a cozy and inviting space where my students will feel safe to dive into books. Here are a few ways it helps

1. Encourages Exploration: A dedicated reading corner allows students to choose books that interest them, fostering a love for reading.

2. Develops Comprehension Skills: In a comfortable setting, children are more likely to engage with the stories, which helps improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills

3. Enhances Focus: The cozy atmosphere minimizes distractions, allowing students to concentrate on their reading, leading to better retention of information

4. Promotes Social Interaction: If the corner is designed for group reading or storytelling, it encourages collaboration and communication among peers

5.Fosters Independence: Having a space where they can choose what to read helps build their confidence and independence in learning

Overall, a reading corner not only supports literacy development but also nurtures a lifelong love for reading!

Ms. Jackson Broadmoor Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Jackson

Baton Rouge, LA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Premium Beanbag Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 4 $398.00
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Podzly Classroom Caddy Organizer - Pack of 6 with 3 Compartments and Handle - Ideal Table Caddy for Classroom Supplies in Kindergarten - Classroom Storage Bins for Art and Craft Teachers • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
24 Pockets Heavy Duty Storage Chart, Hanging Wall File Organizer, Plus 4 Over Door Metal Hangers, 2 Markers & 24 Erasable Blank Cards, Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbooks Papers (28” x 50.5”) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
CVC Word Stories CVC Books for Beginning Readers: CVC Short Vowel Sounds Decodable Stories for Preschool and Kindergarten (Decodable Books Kindergarten) • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08

Materials cost

$507.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.90

Sales tax

 $44.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$609.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.61

Total project goal

$717.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $717.42

11 Donors

-$472.83

Donations toward project cost

-$403.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.42

Matching donations from our partners

-$242.82

Match offers toward project cost

-$206.40

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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