Well after reading many blogs and Pinterest posts about crate seats, I made my own. My first graders are loving them and so am I. Not only are they terrific for partner reading, centers, or just sitting upon, they store things...books, center tasks, art projects, and so much more! Not only have I loved them, but so do all the teacheres that come in my room. They are contagious at my school and now there will be more copy cats!!! They were simple to make too...Home Depot will cut the plywood for you to fit the top of the crate. Sand the sides. Cut foam from the fabric store to fit the plywood and adhere it with spray adhesive. Cover it with fabric and staple gun it to the underside of the plywood. I added a ribbon pull to make it easier to open the crates. I finished it with some scotch guard to protect the fabric. Now, these crate seats have a home in my classroom. They even match my rocking sofa for reading time! Love it!!!
