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Mrs. Rigatti from Charleroi, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Cozy Up With a Good Book

Help me give my students a nice reading area so that they can get comfortable while enjoying a good book. Please help our classroom get a comfy couch.

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My Students

I am a second grade teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district and my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the daily challenges, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with a learning experience that is creative and meaningful .

My students are highly motivated, active, and love hands-on learning.

They like to move and dance, they love to read and LOVE lots of positive attention. The majority of them are on a free/reduced lunch based on their socioeconomic status. From the moment they walk in I'm like their "school mom" and make sure that they are well-taken care of from having a snack to our school providing weekend food so they are not going hungry during that time. From the minute they walk in the door, I focus on providing them with a cohesive learning environment where they feel welcomed and loved. I may not be able to control what happens at home, but I can control what happens during the school day. By doing this in a fun, entertaining, and positive way, I hope that I can instill a love of learning for a lifetime.

My Project

We have been working building our reading stamina throughout the year and having a nice area to sit and relax with a good book may help my students enjoy the book a bit more.

Reading is a HUGE part of our daily lives!

So why not make it more enjoyable with a couch to sit on and listen to a story being read by a classmate, teacher, or even a mystery reader. We could have students use the reading couch to get comfortable in a reading nook rather than sitting in their chairs everyday.

I have my students moving throughout the day and students would be more comfortable sitting on a nice and cozy couch.

Mrs. Rigatti Charleroi Area Elementary Center Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kiddie Couch • Kaplan Early Learning Company $112.46 1 $112.46

Materials cost

$112.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.44

Total project goal

$169.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.59

7 Donors

-$156.35

Donations toward project cost

-$144.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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