My project is focused on helping my students be comfortable and inspired in my classroom to grow their love of reading! My classroom library needs a better selection of high-interest books based on student requests. Each day, I begin class by reading aloud a chapter book. Through the years, students have wanted their own copies to read along with me. This project will allow students to have more opportunities to read the books they love with me. The beautiful rug I'm wishing for will match my modern coastal classroom theme and provide a calm and comfy space to stretch out on the floor and enjoy new books. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift, card as well as other items on my wish list, will allow me to buy additional curriculum materials that will make learning reading skills fun and engaging for all students.
My goal for this project is to create a classroom environment that has the items necessary for a comfortable, interesting, and fun space to inspire and encourage my students to be successful readers, enjoy reading, and become life-long learners.
My students are special because they are the next generation in my community who will make a difference in the world. I attended the same school district as a student from K-12, and my goal was to return to my community and teach the next generations to come! We are a small, rural, Title I school district approximately 1 hour from Pittsburgh with students who have big hearts.
Please consider donating to my "For the Love of Reading" project to help inspire and educate my elementary readers.
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
nuLOOM Thomas Paul Starfish and Striped Area Rug, 8x10, Grey
• Amazon Business
$112.84
1
$112.84
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
The Usborne Illustrated Odyssey
• Amazon Business
$19.67
5
$98.35
The One and Only Family
• Amazon Business
$15.98
4
$63.92
NEW! History Smashers Series Complete 7 Books Collection
• Amazon Business
$59.35
1
$59.35
Wonder
• Amazon Business
$10.22
4
$40.88
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 Oz.
• Amazon Business
$8.82
4
$35.28
The Julia Rothman Collection: Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy
• Amazon Business
$31.49
1
$31.49
Wild Republic Artist Collection Standing Gorilla, Stuffed Animal, 15 Inches, Plush Toy, Fill is Spun Recycled Water Bottles
• Amazon Business
$29.25
1
$29.25
You Choose: Can You Survive Disasters in History? Boxed Set (You Choose: Disasters in History)
• Amazon Business
$25.29
1
$25.29
30 Second Dance Party - The Button | Dance Party Button with Music | Gag Gifts | Office Toys
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Skillmatics Board Game Rapid Rumble, Fun for Family Game Night, Educational Toy, Card Game for Kids, Teens & Adults, Gifts for Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 and Up
• Amazon Business
$19.97
1
$19.97
Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World under the Sea
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Wildlife Anatomy: The Curious Lives & Features of Wild Animals around the World
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Can You Survive Dracula?: A Choose Your Path Book (Interactive Classic Literature)
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Can You Survive 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?: A Choose Your Path Book (Interactive Classic Literature)
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Can You Survive the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?: A Choose Your Path Book (Interactive Classic Literature)
• Amazon Business
$9.85
1
$9.85
Can You Survive the Call of the Wild?: A Choose Your Path Book (Interactive Classic Literature)
• Amazon Business
$8.56
1
$8.56
Can You Survive the Wonderful Wizard of Oz?: A Choose Your Path Book (Interactive Classic Literature)
• Amazon Business
$7.76
1
$7.76
The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)
• Amazon Business
$7.39
1
$7.39
Materials cost
$721.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$762.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$134.54
Total project goal
$896.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$896.91
2 Donors
-$360.00
Donations toward project cost
-$321.00
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