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Mrs. Iggy from Detroit, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading in the Classroom

Help me give my students furniture, a rug, and cordless vacuum for clean and comfortable reading space because they need to be able to focus on building reading fluency and stamina in a space that is centered around reading.

  • $949 goal

This project expired on April 9, 2025.

This project expired on April 9, 2025.

My Project

My classroom is a middle school English Language Arts room that serves at least two grades each day. My students work hard every day and try to focus on the lessons I present. They have a time towards the end of each period that is "their time" to read independently, do homework, and complete class assignments. During this time, I allow them to move freely around the room to be comfortable. I would love for them to have a rug and some flexible seating options to make this more special for them. I love that they have time for independent reading, but with a little help, this space could really draw them in to enjoy their reading time. Because many students will be using this space, we will need a vaccum to keep the rug clean and comfortable. Also, a carpet sweeper would be appreciated to clean up quickly and quietly during class, if necessary.

A fun, comfortable space for reading in their classroom would entice them to read more and enjoy their time here.

I encourage my students to read at lunchtime too! So with comfortable and flexible seating and good books in my class, students would be more likely to choose to come to my classroom at lunch. Reading is so important and reading stamina can be built through daily practice. What better way to practice reading, than to have a reading space in your classroom that students can choose to use on a daily basis?

Mrs. Iggy AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning Grades 6-8

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.

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Detroit, MI 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

85 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shark - HydroVac MessMaster Heavy Duty Cordless 3-in-1 Vacuum Mop and Self-Cleaning System For Floors Area Rugs - Multi • Best Buy Education $241.42 1 $241.42
Spectrum Classroom Rug - 6' x 9' Very Violet • Teachers' School Supply $229.35 1 $229.35
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Two Tone Blue Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 3 feet • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Two Tone Black Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 3 feet • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Spicy Lime Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 3 feet • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low Carpets Rugs Undercoat Carpets Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush • Amazon Business $23.39 2 $46.78
After-School Chapter Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.06 1 $35.06
How It's Made: The Creation of Everyday Items • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$740.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.23

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$806.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.31

Total project goal

$948.74

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