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Mrs. Bahari from Richmond, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Book and Early Finisher Corner Update

Help me give my students Here is an updated selection of books to use in the art room, including how-to-draw books, socio-emotional books, and books on inclusion and diversity.

  • 4 donors
  • $827 still needed

expires Aug 18

  • 4 donors
  • $827 still needed
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My Project

I love it when I see students finish their work early, but without a follow-up activity in place, students usually just grab a coloring page to fill any remaining time. It seems like such a wasted opportunity to try something new or practice honing our drawing skills.

With that in mind, I would really like to update my early finisher choice area of my room to provide a better selection of books for my students to reference while drawing, as well as a nice selection of socio-emotional, or diverse cultures books for my students to choose to read.

The various shelves and furniture pieces will ensure our early finisher corner is a calm and effective learning space for my kiddos.

Mrs. Bahari Barack Obama Elementary School 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.

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Richmond, VA 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

300 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Hercules 4 Shelf Kids Wooden Book Stand - Birch & Poplar Plywood with Clear Lacquer Finish - 31"H Single-Sided Bookshelf - Kid Friendly Round Corners • Amazon Business $211.94 1 $211.94
Flash Furniture Hercules Wooden 5 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet for Commercial or Home Use - Safe, Kid Friendly Design - 30"H x 48"L (Natural) • Amazon Business $187.78 1 $187.78
Wildkin Kids Canvas Sling Bookshelf with Storage for Boys and Girls, Wooden Design Features Four Shelves and Two Drawers, Helps Keep Bedrooms, Playrooms, and Classrooms Organized (Natural with Blue) • Amazon Business $68.29 1 $68.29
Hey Carter!: My Brown Skin (paperback) - featured picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (paperback picture book) - A Latino Book of Concepts series • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00
Today Is Art Day Art History Coloring Book - Masterpieces • Blick Art Materials $21.95 1 $21.95
Remember (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
One Love (board book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - featured Black History picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
Eyes That Speak to the Stars (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water (hardcover, ages 8-12) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Chronicle Books Mini Masters Board Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.99 1 $17.99
Drawing Book How to Draw Coolest Things Fantasy Creatures: This Step-By-Step Guide Will Teach You Draw. Basic and Beyond. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Big Book of Faces: How to Draw 400 Easy to follow Step by Step Drawing Lessons for Kids (How to Draw Easy to follow Step by Step Drawing Lessons for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Drawing Book How to Draw Coolest Things Step-by-Step: Drawing Guide Textures, Shading, Anatomy, Face, Stuff. Learning Draw Anything and Everything • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
The Beauty of Us All: Celebrating The Diversity of The World • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ed Emberley's Big Purple Drawing Book (Ed Emberley Drawing Books) • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
Ed Emberley's Big Green Drawing Book (Ed Emberley Drawing Books) • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
How to Draw: Cartoon Robots: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids from FirstArtBooks (Art Books for Kids from FirstArtBooks) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates – A How to Draw Anime / Manga Books Series (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
How To Draw Animals For Kids 8 - 12: Learn to Draw More Than 100 Animals With Easy Step by Step Instructions • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
How To Draw Cute Animals For Kids: Learn To Draw Dogs, Cats And more In 4 Simple Steps With This Beginner Friendly Step By Step Drawing Book (How To Draw Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
How to Draw Food For Kids: Easy and Fun Step-by-Step Drawing Book, Drawing Book for Beginners (How to draw books for kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Drawing is a Blast: How to Draw Fun Things for Boys: Drawing Book for Boys Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Unleash Your Inner Cuteness: Learn How to Draw Cute Stuff: Girls Drawing Book for Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ed Emberley's How to Draw Monsters and More Scary Stuff (Ed Emberley's Drawing Book Of...) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail: An Art History Book For Kids (Homeschool Supplies, Classroom Materials) (Anholt's Artists Books For Children) • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
How To Draw Plants And Leaves: A Drawing Book For Kids To Learn How To Draw Trees,Flowers,Leaves • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Pawcasso • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$859.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$912.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.07

Total project goal

$1,073.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,073.81

2 Donors

-$115.00

Donations toward project cost

-$112.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $826.16

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