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Ms. Riechert from Tucson, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical Poetry Experience

Help me give my students a magical classroom experience in which beautiful, birch bookcases display intriguing books, students record poetry podcasts to share with others, and students write creative poetry of their own.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Riechert's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are working hard to improve themselves in my English classroom. I want to help them experience the beauty of poetry in a way that will intrigue them and engage them. They have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, not the least of which is how we communicate with one another. Their speaking and writing skills have suffered somewhat and I hope to provide an exciting way for them to practice.

Students will record poetry podcasts and in this way, they will improve their written and spoken English skills.

Additionally, they will create poetry and drawings to display with pride. With the addition of bookcases, students will become interested in the many poetry (and other!) books on display.

By providing these activities and more, I hope students will gain social-emotional benefits and will increase their writing and speaking abilities. The poetry unit will also uplift students' spirits and provide a creative outlet.

Ms. Riechert Sahuaro High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tucson, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

143 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids-ELR-0339 Birch Hardwood Single-Sided Bookcase Display Stand for Kids, 5 Shelves, Natural Birch Hardwood Kids’ Bookshelf, Bookshelf for Kids, GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified Book Display,15" • Amazon Business $159.99 2 $319.98
Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.51 6 $57.06
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 5 Packs of 100 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $11.29 4 $45.16
USB Microphone, TONOR Cardioid Condenser Computer PC Mic with Tripod Stand, Pop Filter, Shock Mount for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, YouTube, Voice Over, Twitch, Compatible with Laptop Desktop, TC30 • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $38.86 1 $38.86
Wholesale Bulk Headphone Earphone Earbud - Kaysent(KHP0-10Mixed) 10 Pack Wholesale Mixed Colors(Each 2 Pack) Headphone for School, Classroom, Airplane, Hospiital, Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $35.90 1 $35.90
The Inheritance Cycle Series 4 Book Set Collection Eragon, Eldest, Brisngr • Amazon Business $31.26 1 $31.26
NORWII N99 Presentation Clicker Air Mouse Function Wireless Presenter USB Powerpoint Clicker, RF 2.4 GHz Presentation Remote Control Clicker for powerpoint presentations Support Mac, Laptop, Computer • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Haikubes: Create Captivating Haiku With a Roll of the Dice! (Poetry Game, Educational Poem Gift for English Teachers) • Amazon Business $24.55 1 $24.55
Paint Chip Poetry: A Game of Color and Wordplay (Poetry Game, Unique Poem Gift for Teachers) • Amazon Business $19.76 1 $19.76
The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78
Creating Poetry • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Rose, Where Did You Get That Red?: Teaching Great Poetry to Children • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Rory's Story Cubes (Eco-Blister) | Storytelling Game for Kids and Adults | Fun Family Game | Creative Kids Game | Ages 6 and up | 1+ Players | Average Playtime 10 Minutes | Made by Zygomatic • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Poet X • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
TableTopics TO GO Can You Imagine - 40 Fun, Thought Provoking Conversation Cards for Kids, Friends and Family - Tap Into Your Child's Boundless Imagination • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Walden • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$750.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$53.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.21

Total project goal

$994.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$994.76

1 Donor

-$994.76

Donations toward project cost

-$845.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.21

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$0.00

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