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Mrs. Taylor-Burns from Bergen, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Lifelong Readers: Enhancing Literacy With Bookshelves!

Help me give my students book shelves in our classroom. By providing accessible and organized book storage, we aim to create a dynamic reading environment that fosters a lifelong love for books among our students.

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My Project

Welcome to our exciting project, focused on enhancing literacy, through the addition of bookshelves in our classroom. By providing accessible and organized book storage, we aim to create a dynamic reading environment that fosters a lifelong love for books among our students.

Our goal is to cultivate a culture of literacy by establishing a cozy reading nook where students can engage with a diverse selection of books.

Each of our students brings a unique background and perspective to our classroom, making them incredibly special. Their eagerness to learn, coupled with their diverse experiences, talents, and curiosity, motivates us to provide them with the tools they need to explore, imagine, and grow through the power of reading. By supporting this project, you are helping us create a space where our students can thrive academically and personally, setting them on a path towards a brighter future. Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey!

Mrs. Taylor-Burns Byron - Bergen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Bergen, NY View local requests

More than 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Happybuy 20-Section Cubbies for Classrooms, Cubby Storage Cabinet, Classroom Cubbies, Compartment Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture for Home, School, Kindergarten • Amazon Business $202.18 1 $202.18

Materials cost

$202.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$235.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.51

Total project goal

$276.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.72

3 Donors

-$163.36

Donations toward project cost

-$138.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$113.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$96.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.00

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 $0.00

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