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Ms. Kern from Midland, MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Cozy, It’s Time to Read!

Help me give my students some diverse books to look at in a calm setting.

  • $711 goal

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My Project

Preschool is sometimes a kiddo's first experience with reading books and listening to stories. I want to set a powerful tone to reading. I love reading in a cozy spot with soft lighting.

Putting a positive and comfortable atmosphere for reading and listening to stories will go so far!

Soft lighting can really make a kiddo feel at peace. I want to give them a variety of books to listen to and look it as well as give them a place that is comfortable to do that. The rug would be a great spot for them to lay down and look at books. Some diverse books will allow my kiddos to learn about differences through a different lens. Reading is so important, and I want to make it the best experience that I can for my students.

Ms. Kern Midland Longview ECC Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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

32 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dimunt Floor Lamp LED Floor Lamps for Living Room Bright Lighting, 27W/2000LM Main Light and 7W/350LM Side Reading Lamp, Adjustable 3 Colors Tall Lamp with Remote & Touch Control • Amazon Business $72.40 3 $217.20
Hortsun 12 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers, 4 x 2 ft Magnetic Fluorescent Light Filters to Relieve Eyestrain and Headaches for Home, Office, Hospital, Teacher Classroom Decoration (Blue Sky Cloud) • Amazon Business $58.99 2 $117.98
Lahome Checkered 5x7 Black and White Rug for Living Room, Modern Large Black Area Rug for Bedroom Cotton Woven Checkerboard Rug, Boho Washable Dining Room Rugs for Under Table Classroom Office • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Are You My Mother? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) • Amazon Business $2.87 16 $45.92
IRIS USA Letter/Legal File Tote Box, 4 Pack, BPA-Free Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizer with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable and Nestable, Pearl • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back; Dr. Seuss's ABC; I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!; Oh, the Thinks ... Oh Say Can You Say? (Beginner Books(R)) • Amazon Business $26.10 1 $26.10
Fun Size Vertical White Shiplap Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Whaline 32.8Ft Boho Happy Face Bulletin Board Border Pastel Color Smile Face Die Cut Trim Border Roll for Classroom Chalkboard School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
STARLIBOO Bulletin Board Borders Decorations 82 Ft, Checkerboard Design Removable Bulletin Board Trim, Border Trim Classroom Border Can be reused (80 pcs). • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Teacher Created Resources Brights 4Ever Flat Name Plates (TCR6937) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$565.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$603.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.58

Total project goal

$710.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $710.55

1 Donor

-$710.55

Donations toward project cost

-$603.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.58

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