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Ms. Chandler from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy Corner for Engaged Readers

Help me give my students the cozy calming environment they need to become engaged readers.

  • $649 goal

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

My Project

So many changes happen at the fourth grade level, students now cycle from three different classrooms within one day. I want to provide them a safe, inviting space where they can engage with literature on a daily basis. By receiving the bean bags, chairs, and bench, students can find a space that appeals to them so they can get "lost" in a book.

My students have enough challenges out in the real-world so by having my calming, cozy corner, my wonderful students can escape their current reality through literature in this safe cozy space I have provided for them.

In addition, with the use of the noise cancelling headphones, they will not be distracted while reading any literature of their choice. In those few moments, while they are in the cozy corner with their headphones on, the world fades away and engaged reading happens.

Ms. Chandler Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

28 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Espresso Large Blazer • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
JaGely 8 Pieces Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Canceling Earmuffs Kids Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Noise Reduction Sound Proof Earmuffs for Children Toddler • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
KidKraft Wooden Bookcase with Reading Nook, Six Shelves and Gray Cushion - Espresso • Amazon Business $100.65 1 $100.65
Homguava Bean Bag Chair Sofa Memory Foam Pre-Filled Bean Bag Chairs Stuffed Beanbag Sofa Lazy Bean Bag Sofa for Adults, Bean Bag Couch for Gaming, Reading & Relaxing(Faux Fur, Light Grey) • Amazon Business $78.99 1 $78.99
HollyHOME Navy Blue Living Room Chair | Faux-Fur | X-Large | Saucer Chair, Comfy Oversized Folding Chair, Reading Chair for Teens, Adults | Living Room, Bedroom, Dorm • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99

Materials cost

$513.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$551.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.29

Total project goal

$648.60

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