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Ms. Weekes from Washington, DC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More Than Fun, More Than Mental, Pre-K Reading is Fundamental

Help me give my students a fighting chance to bridge this unfair learning gap with a “Literacy Reading Center” and supplies to keep our PreK scholars interested in reading for fun and mental which solidify Reading is Fundamental.

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Because reading is Fundamental, this Literacy Center will serve our PreK girls in the day class, aftercare class and indoor recess time. Having a designated, comfortable area in the classroom that is dedicated to the enjoyment of reading will assist their interest in learning to read.

Being an all girls school, Excel Academy young scholars have unique and complex learning styles, challenges and rewards.

Some rewards include sisterhood, girl power, mentorship to mention a few. Some of the challenges are being unable to compete in specific school to school athletic competitions, and creating powerful teams and debate clubs. However reading does not fit into those boxes, because reading is fun.

During story-time, sister circle, or individual reading sessions, some scholars will gravitate the floor pillows while others will be at ease sitting in the comfy reading couch. Whether sitting on the floor with the floor pillows or in the couch, each story or game will be more enjoyable experience for our youngest learners.

Ms. Weekes Excel Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 34 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Mobile Teacher Desk - Modern Maple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,199.00 1 $1,199.00
Lakeshore Read & Relax Comfy Couch • Lakeshore Learning Materials $899.00 1 $899.00
Lakeshore Read & Relax Comfy Chair • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00
Lakeshore Mobile 10-Bin Storage Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Lakeshore Early Language Folder Game Libraries - Complete Set - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
15.7 Inch Decorative Stump Seating Floor Cushions 3D Digital Print Round Throw Pillow 2 Inch Thick Circle Comfortable Funny Cute Floor Pillow with Handle for Kid Daycare Home Sofa Bedroom (12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $105.99 1 $105.99
Lakeshore Plastic Book Baskets - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$3,320.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $160.75

Sales tax

 $199.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$49.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,760.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$663.67

Total project goal

$4,424.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,424.47

1 Donor

-$4,424.47

Donations toward project cost

-$3,760.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$663.67

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