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Mrs. Dougherty from Houtzdale, PA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Inviting Book Nook

My students need a carpet and pillows to create a relaxing place to read during reading class, recess, and down time.

  • $475 goal

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My Students

Have you ever tried to read in a place that's uncomfortable? It's not easy to do. There may be distractions. You may be in a hard seat, or you just can't find a comfortable position. Too often, the students in my reading class are asked to read in a place or position that is just uncomfortable!

My students are sixth graders.

I teach all of the sixth grade reading classes. I also have a homeroom for recess and a few other classes during the day. My sixth grade classroom is not the most comfortable place for reading. We have no carpeting and regular student chairs. For some students, this makes reading even more difficult! Students at this age (11-12) are already distracted by technology (computers, cell phones, video games) and are not very interested in reading. It is my goal to make reading more enjoyable by providing them with an inviting environment in which to read.

My Project

I am trying to create a reading corner for students who need a more relaxing and inviting place to focus on their reading. By providing a carpeted area on the hard, cold tile floor, and some soft pillows to place behind them, students will be able to find a more comfortable and appropriate place in the classroom to focus on their reading.

I believe that students will WANT to read more when they come to my classroom because they will have an inviting place to do so.

Reading is such a key component of ALL of our lives. I want them to love and enjoy reading as much as I do!

Mrs. Dougherty Moshannon Valley Elementary School Grades 6-8

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Houtzdale, PA 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

60 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CF520X - Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
LC152 - Plum Rectangular Carpet - 4' x 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00

Materials cost

$368.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.21

Total project goal

$474.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $474.73

7 Donors

-$178.84

Donations toward project cost

-$155.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.83

Matching donations from our partners

-$292.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$248.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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 $0.00

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