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Ms. Speights from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Lounge

My students need a comfortable, carpeted seating area, a lamp, chairs, and pillows to read and explore books independently.

  • $710 goal

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My Students

Have you ever found yourself looking for the perfect place to read? In a room with twenty-nine other little people, finding the perfect reading spot can be a challenge. For two years, I have had the pleasure of teaching a fifth grade class of students with a variety of special needs in the heart of Brooklyn. I am among a group of children who are creative, inquisitive and compassionate when it comes to reading.

The more you read, the more things you will know, the more that you'll learn, the more places you'll go.

My students are ready to embrace reading as a way to open the doors to their wildest dreams.

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The comfy floor seats and the beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Ms. Speights PS 54 Samuel C Barnes 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. Speights

Brooklyn, NY 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 32 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Unique Loom Solo Solid Shag Collection Modern Plush Grass Green Round (6' x 6') • Amazon Business $93.85 1 $93.85
Milliard Body Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam (Long Pillow) with Ultra Soft Removable Bamboo Cover • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
dar Living Daisy Metal Stool, Stone (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $39.11 2 $78.22
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $36.88 2 $73.76
DESIGNA 3-Tier Metal Mesh Rolling Storage Cart with Utility Handle, Turquoise • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
Light Accents Medusa Grey Floor Lamp with Multicolor Acrylic Shades • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45
mDesign Office Supplies Desk Organizer Tote for Stapler, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks - Pack of 4, Small, Clear • Amazon Business $36.88 1 $36.88
DIY Adjustable Bookcase, Bookshelf with 9 Book Shelves, Home Furniture Storage • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
%100 Cotton Body Pillow Protectors / Cover with Zipper (Aqua, 21" X 54" with Zipper) • Amazon Business $13.13 2 $26.26

Materials cost

$564.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.37

Total project goal

$709.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $709.16

9 Donors

-$520.93

Donations toward project cost

-$454.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.89

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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