Inexpensive, but durable, bean bag chairs? - The DIS Discussion Forums

ddiva · 08-14-2009, 12:17 PM

I'm a high school reading teacher and I'm trying to create an independent reading area in my room. (I had a couch last year, it was on it's last leg.) I was thinking bean bag or video rocker chairs around a shag type rug. The only issue with my idea is that it is expensive. I will be paying for everything on my own. Any suggestions, ideas, or stores where I can find these things would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

monorailsilver · 08-14-2009, 12:34 PM

My kids got theirs from JC Penney.

But IMO, I wouldn't get bean bag chairs.

I am not sure what age you want the kids to read but with the possibility of head lice, bean bags are not super easy to clean. I can tell you that since my oldest got lice when she was in Kindy & we emptied the bean bag & washed it in hot water. It was not fun!

Maureenmouse · 08-14-2009, 12:48 PM

I got my bean bags for my classroom from Big Lots a few years ago. I think they were around $20 each. They were in race car driver pattern, not my favorite, but work just fine!

chabs · 08-14-2009, 01:15 PM

We bought one at Target last year for about $20. Beanbag chairs are hard to find in area until around Christmastime. Maybe you can find the fake leather ones if you're worried about cleaning them. The ones in Target are fabric though.

griergirl2 · 08-14-2009, 02:56 PM

You can find this stuff everywhere now the the BTS sales! Target comes to mind first-they had bean bages, cool rugs, etc this week-but I'm sure other places do as well now!

bondgurl · 08-15-2009, 01:11 PM

I just saw some at Walmart. Not sure how much though.

MineMail · 08-15-2009, 06:48 PM

We bought our kids bean bag chairs from Target and Walmart last Fall. They cost $30-40 with shipping. The ones in the stores were all filthy and stained, not a very nice Christmas present, so we had to order them. The outside can't be removed to wash so when they get ratty, they'll be gone.

If you sew, it's easy enough to make the outside -- just use denim fabric and sew flat-fell seams for sturdiness. Fabric/craft stores sell the "bean" stuffing in the foam/stuffing/batting section for about $10. For a high-schooler, you might need to use more than one bag of beans. (You can also use foam peanuts, but they compress quickly.)

This place http://www.ultimatesack.com/builder.asp?size=5 is having a sale, $200 for just the cover. I'm so glad I can sew! Maybe you can ask the PTA for sewing volunteers for your program. There are a lot of parents who don't want to be on a committee, but would contribute their talents if there was a need.

englishteacha · 08-15-2009, 10:23 PM

The students in our school like the camping chairs (the ones that come in bags) to relax in. They're under $10 and I think would hold up better than bean bags.

08-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
ddiva Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 224	Inexpensive, but durable, bean bag chairs? I'm a high school reading teacher and I'm trying to create an independent reading area in my room. (I had a couch last year, it was on it's last leg.) I was thinking bean bag or video rocker chairs around a shag type rug. The only issue with my idea is that it is expensive. I will be paying for everything on my own. Any suggestions, ideas, or stores where I can find these things would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! __________________

08-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#2
monorailsilver DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shoreline CT Posts: 1,983	My kids got theirs from JC Penney. But IMO, I wouldn't get bean bag chairs. I am not sure what age you want the kids to read but with the possibility of head lice, bean bags are not super easy to clean. I can tell you that since my oldest got lice when she was in Kindy & we emptied the bean bag & washed it in hot water. It was not fun! __________________ June 1975 Golf Resort & Polynesian August 1977 DL off site April 1990 WDW off site May 1981 Polynesian July-August 1985 Polynesian July-August 1987 Polynesian/Floridian July-August 1990 Beach Club May 1994 All Star Sports/Polynesian June 1995 Wilderness Lodge/Dixie Landings February 1997 off site/Wilderness Lodge March-April 1999 Engagement Trip February 2000 Polynesian August 2002 Polynesian July 2005 Polynesian August 2008 Polynesian and I think there were a few more trips here & there but I have lost track.

08-14-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
Maureenmouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Posts: 993	I got my bean bags for my classroom from Big Lots a few years ago. I think they were around $20 each. They were in race car driver pattern, not my favorite, but work just fine! __________________ ebay ID maureenf910

08-14-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
chabs Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 337	We bought one at Target last year for about $20. Beanbag chairs are hard to find in area until around Christmastime. Maybe you can find the fake leather ones if you're worried about cleaning them. The ones in Target are fabric though. __________________

08-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#5
griergirl2 Having entirely too much fun!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 388	You can find this stuff everywhere now the the BTS sales! Target comes to mind first-they had bean bages, cool rugs, etc this week-but I'm sure other places do as well now! __________________ No trip planned right now me DH DD Nana Papa Bro

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08-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
bondgurl Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 22	I just saw some at Walmart. Not sure how much though.

08-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#7
MineMail Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 409	We bought our kids bean bag chairs from Target and Walmart last Fall. They cost $30-40 with shipping. The ones in the stores were all filthy and stained, not a very nice Christmas present, so we had to order them. The outside can't be removed to wash so when they get ratty, they'll be gone. If you sew, it's easy enough to make the outside -- just use denim fabric and sew flat-fell seams for sturdiness. Fabric/craft stores sell the "bean" stuffing in the foam/stuffing/batting section for about $10. For a high-schooler, you might need to use more than one bag of beans. (You can also use foam peanuts, but they compress quickly.) This place http://www.ultimatesack.com/builder.asp?size=5 is having a sale, $200 for just the cover. I'm so glad I can sew! Maybe you can ask the PTA for sewing volunteers for your program. There are a lot of parents who don't want to be on a committee, but would contribute their talents if there was a need.

08-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
englishteacha I've just gotten crazier over the years I've taught! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 3,294	The students in our school like the camping chairs (the ones that come in bags) to relax in. They're under $10 and I think would hold up better than bean bags. __________________ Upcoming: June 2010-8 day vacation at WDW! August 2007: One commando day at Epcot and MK (You CAN do all your favorites in 15 hours!) August 2007: Universal, Busch Gardens Tampa, and SeaWorld June 2006: A wonderful week at WDW! Summers of 2004 and 2005: Over 30 different roller coasters east of the Mississippi! August 2002:Busch Gardens Williamsburg June 2002:Our WDW Honeymoon

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