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Mrs. DeJong from Jackson, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Buddies

Help me give my students new stuffed animal BOOK BUDDIES for independent reading time.

  • 3 donors
  • $160 goal

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Mrs. DeJong has another project! Donate to Making Birthdays a Big Celebration! to help her classroom.

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My Project

This project aims to provide students with stuffed animal book buddies to enhance their independent reading time. These cuddly companions will serve as a comforting and supportive presence, helping to create a positive and relaxed environment where students feel safe to read aloud and practice their skills. Having a stuffed animal to "read to" will encourage students and build confidence in their reading abilities, make reading more enjoyable, and promote a love of books.

In addition to the stuffed animals, the project includes engaging books that offer students the opportunity to explore new stories and develop their reading skills.

By pairing each student with their own reading buddy and book, this project helps foster a sense of excitement around independent reading!

Mrs. DeJong Riverside Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Jackson, MN View local requests

Half of 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
YOTTOY Contemporary Collection | Rainbow Fish Colorful Soft Toy – 12” • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
XIUMON If You Give Mouse a Cookie Plush, 4" Cookie and Mouse Plush 2PCS, Book Buddies Stuffed Animal are The for Children and Teachers • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
MerryMakers Pout-Pout Fish Plush Doll, 9-Inch • Amazon Business $15.40 1 $15.40
Llama Llama Red Pajama Beanbag Stuffed Animal Plush Toy • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
KIDS PREFERRED Curious George Monkey Stuffed Animal Plush Toys Soft Cutest Cuddle Plushie Gifts for Baby and Toddler Boys and Girls - 8 Inches • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give...) • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46
Time for School, Mouse! (If You Give...) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39

Materials cost

$104.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.99

Total project goal

$159.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.96

2 Donors

-$109.96

Donations toward project cost

-$93.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.49

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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