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Ms. T. from Balch Springs, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Extreme Makeover: Reader's Corner Edition

My classroom library needs floor pillows, a beanbag and a collection of great books, including a "Captain Underpants" boxed set.

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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.

Hello generous donors!! I teach 3rd grade (all subjects) in a school where 89% of the students are economically disadvantaged. For many, coming to school is their happy place, and I do my best to provide a positive and stimulating atmosphere that offers many different resources to motivate learning.

In 3rd grade, there is a large focus on reading because of the requirement to pass a state test to advance to 4th grade. In my experience, the key to success is developing the desire in each student to read. That way they will be excited to read and hopefully read all the time! To get them excited to read, I allow them to read around the room with pillows, on blankets, some lights off, etc. I also try and provide them with books that they like.

Here is where you come in... it's time for operation read! I would LOVE an Extreme Makeover for my reading corner. I have a limited supply of books, and pillows that belong in a dumpster! I know new books, fun pillows, and bean bags would add to the excitement of reading. I am asking for a set of classic paperback books. It includes 15 popular, age appropriate books. I also asked for Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1 and 2) and the first set of the Captain Underpants series. I'm sure by the titles you could see why 3rd graders love these books!! I also asked for pillows and bean bags. The kids think it is such a privilege when they are allowed to take these and pick a spot to read in the room.

Not only would your donation be a huge asset to my classroom, it would help my students at home. Many of my students do not have books to read at home and I allow them to "check out" my books and return them the next day. Having EXCITING, NEW books in the classroom would be such an enjoyable experience for the kids. Thank you in advance for helping spread the love of reading and encouraging my students to become lifelong readers!!

Ms. T. Sue Ann Mackey Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TS189 - Comfy Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning $99.50 1 $99.50
First Captain Underpants Collection: Boxed Set, Books 1 - 4 Dav Pilkey • Barnes and Noble $17.96 1 $17.96
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #2) Jeff Kinney • Barnes and Noble $10.36 1 $10.36
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1) Jeff Kinney • Barnes and Noble $10.36 1 $10.36
RA451 - Paperback Classics - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning $99.50 1 $99.50
DD282BU - The Reading Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
CK20GR - Little Beanbag Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning $36.50 1 $36.50

Materials cost

$313.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$370.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.22

Total project goal

$451.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $451.22

3 Donors

-$217.29

Donations toward project cost

-$184.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.59

match offer

-$218.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.95

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 $0.00

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