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Mrs. Thomas from Mars Hill, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grab That Book!

My students need a bookshelf and display shelf to see books displayed and organized to help them have easy access to high-interest novels. I plan to display informational texts and historical fiction books that pertain to our unit.

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My Students

I teach in a small rural school with a surprisingly large diversity in reading skill level. The students in my 4 reading classes are between the ages of 9 and 12 and are full of energy and enthusiasm for learning. They love science and history; anything active and hands on!

The most challenging part of teaching reading is to find time in the school day to just READ.

It is a fact that students who read more, learn more and become proficient readers. My job is to instill in students a love for reading in the hope that they'll become life-long readers.

Since there is a great diversity in reading levels, our classroom needs a wider variety of age-appropriate texts to inspire and encourage the love of reading.

My Project

Since becoming a reading teacher, I have moved into a room that is lacking in a good book display. I am challenging my students to read 10 books per quarter. Having a bookshelf and display shelf will help them be attracted to and spot high-interest books.

Children are attracted to colorful pictures and this triggers a look through to see if they are interested in reading the book.

I can't wait to display some of my favorite books as well as new books that have been donated to our class. I will be organizing books according to genre which will help kids find the type of book they like to read.

Mrs. Thomas Fort Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Mars Hill, ME View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Birch 8-Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet with Casters, Natural, 36" H • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99
UNBREAKABLE Acrylic Kids Floating Bookshelf 38 inch. 6mm 1/4 inch thick. 3 Lengths available: 16/26/38 Inch WALL MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF; Magically displaying storage books. Gift boxed. Hardware incl • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
NEW #1 Magnetic Tape [Extra Strong Premium Grade] Magnet Strips - with 3M Adhesive Backing for Walls, Boards, Crafts, Storage, DIY, Home, Garage & Displays [Heavy Duty Thicker Roll] 32mm Wide – 5 Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$354.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.01

Total project goal

$480.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.05

1 Donor

-$480.05

Donations toward project cost

-$408.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.01

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