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Mrs. Mims from Bloomfield, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diversity is Us!

Help me give my students knowledge and access to an updated diverse classroom library with a variety of interest books.

  • $751 goal

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My Project

My 3rd grade students have a zest for learning. After a few trying years due to the pandemic, my students exhibit the love of knowledge through books. I want to continue to foster their excitement through books. As we celebrate diversity each month, I would like to share with them updated diverse books that they can read independently and with their peers. The students love reading chapter book series as they are preparing for 4th grade. They also are interested in graphic novels as well. Some reading is done online, however there is nothing like have the touch of a physical book in your hand. I would also like to give them an opportunity to use headsets that are comfortable for all ears. During the next following months students will be exploring different platforms for a research projects. They will be using videos, etc. Having durable headphones would really help us as well. Thank you for supporting our classroom.

Mrs. Mims Metacomet School Grades 3-5

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Bloomfield, CT 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

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Achieve It! Diverse Perspectives - Biographies: Variety Book Pack, Grades 2 to 3, Set of 20 - Grades 2-3 - Kids • School Specialty $207.74 1 $207.74
Achieve It! Remarkable Women Independent Library: Variety Book Pack, Grades 2 to 3, Set of 10 - Grades 2-3 - Kids • School Specialty $123.97 1 $123.97
Hongzan 20 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk for School Students Kids Children, Durable Headsets Classroom Earphones for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop and More (20 Pcs, 10 Color) • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
Emmie & Friends 4-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $24.60 1 $24.60
Katie the Catsitter: More Cats, More Fun! Boxed Set (Books 1 and 2): (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $20.37 1 $20.37
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
The Kids' Book of Friends: How to Make Friends and Be a Friend (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Young, Gifted and Black Too: Meet 52 More Black Icons from Past and Present (See Yourself in Their Stories) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
I'm Having a Bad Day: Children's Picture Book About Empathy and Dealing With Kids Emotions and Feelings • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kid Trailblazers: True Tales of Childhood from Changemakers and Leaders (Kid Legends) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Famous Artists in History: An Art History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!: Over 150 Stickers Inside: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Naomi Osaka: Grand Slam Champ (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets: Over 150 Stickers Inside! A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$566.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.17

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.61

Total project goal

$750.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $750.73

4 Donors

-$375.36

Donations toward project cost

-$319.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.30

Matching donations from our partners

-$375.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$319.06

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.30

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