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Mrs. Turner from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy Reading Nook for Teens to Connect

Help me give my students book sets that will foster collaboration, boost engagement, and help my students develop a lifelong love for independent reading.

  • $808 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My middle school students' favorite time of day is read aloud. People would assume that middle schoolers don't enjoy reading aloud, or conversations surrounding reading. But when my students are supported by their classmates in collaboration and can enjoy reading as a team, they retain information. More importantly, they never forget the stories and discussions we have. Why not have those same benefits in their independent reading?

Our 8th-grade classroom library is ready to transform into an inviting, inclusive, collaborative space that makes reading a team effort.

Independent reading is a cornerstone of literacy development. However, our current reading space lacks the resources needed to engage students and support their reading journey fully. Without comfortable seating, auditory support, and motivating materials, students struggle to stay focused and collaborate effectively.

We need multiple sets of books that cater to various interests and reading levels, encouraging students to explore and enjoy reading in groups. Headphones will provide access to audiobooks and other audio resources, improving comprehension and making reading more accessible. Flexible seating will offer students agency over their collaborative reading time and space, and focus on collaborative conversations in comfort.

Your donation will enhance our reading space and support student engagement and collaboration. These new additions will help students focus on their reading and discussions, leading to better reading levels and fostering a supportive reading community.

Mrs. Turner PS 116 William Hughley Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Turner

Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

95 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Raina Telgemeier Collection 5 Books Set (Sisters, Drama, Smile, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $54.80 2 $109.60
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.90 3 $95.70
25 Year Anniversary Editon of Harry Potter Paperback Full Book Set Volumes 1-7 (Limited Edition, Original cover) • Amazon Business $76.43 1 $76.43
Hunger Games Books Set 1-4 • Amazon Business $64.31 1 $64.31
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set) • MahoganyBooks $60.00 1 $60.00
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy for Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Wood) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
2-in-1 USB Type C Wireless Presenter Remote with Volume Control - Slide Advancer for PowerPoint, Mac, Computer, Laptop • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Monitor Memo Board - Multifunction Computer Monitor Memo Board Transparent Monitor Side Panel Creative Desktop Memo Board Easy to Use Suitable for Home Office Desktop 2pcs (Bear) • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$640.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$686.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.08

Total project goal

$807.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $807.20

5 Donors

-$603.60

Donations toward project cost

-$513.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.54

match offer

-$203.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.54

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