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Mrs. Somma from Henderson, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Cuddle Buddies

Help me give my students plush reading buddies to go along with their stories!

  • 7 donors
  • $487 goal

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Mrs. Somma has another project! Donate to Loving the Library to help her classroom.

$323 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

For this project, I am requesting plush stuffed animals that correspond with classic and newer picture books. I am requesting a variety of characters to speak to all different readers. From Fly Guy to Winnie the Pooh to Bruce the grumpy bear, there is something for everyone!

There's nothing better than curling up with a good book, except maybe adding a matching plush friend!

These plush creatures will add an element of comfort to the library and be enjoyed by students of all ages. By requesting a variety of characters, I am hoping to broaden their literary horizons.

Mrs. Somma Chester T Sewell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Henderson, NV View local requests

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

550 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Pair of Elephant & Piggie Soft Stuffed Animal Plush Toys – 7” & 5” Sitting • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Pigeon Soft Stuffed Animal Plush Toy (w/ Mo Willems’s Voice) - 11.5” • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
Worldwide Buddies: Hermelindo, Axolotl Plush Toy - 8" Stuffed Animal Fidget Toy (calming corner friend) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Disney Classics 14-inch Large Stitch Comfort Weighted Plush Stuffed Animal, Blue, Alien • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
MerryMakers Mother Bruce Plush Bear, 9.5-inch, Based on The bestselling Book Series by Ryan T. Higgins, Blue • Amazon Business $20.15 1 $20.15
MerryMakers Biscuit Plush Doll, 10-Inch , Yellow • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
MerryMakers Bad Kitty, 10-Inch, Based on The bestselling Children's Books by Nick Bruel , Black, 11-Inch • Amazon Business $19.30 1 $19.30
MerryMakers Pete The Cat Pizza Party Soft Plush Blue Cat Stuffed Animal Toy, 14.5-Inch, from James Dean's Pete The Cat Book Series, Multi (1868) • Amazon Business $19.18 1 $19.18
MerryMakers Dog Man Bark Knight Plush Toy, 9-Inch, from Dav Pilkey's Dog Man Book Series • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MerryMakers Dragons Love Tacos Plush Doll, 10-Inch, Red • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MerryMakers Smart Cookie Doll: 11 • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
YULOMI The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toy Plush Caterpillar Toys World of Eric Carle Stuffed Toys Lovely Caterpillar Soft Pillow Home Decor Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
MerryMakers Dog Man's Petey Soft Plush Toy, 5 - 12 years, 9-Inch, from Dav Pilkey's Dog Man Book Series • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
MerryMakers Pete The Cat Gets Groovy Soft Cat Stuffed Animal Plush Toy, 14-Inch, from James Dean's Pete The Cat Book Series • Amazon Business $15.81 1 $15.81
MerryMakers Fly Guy Plush Toy, 8-Inch , Brown • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
MerryMakers The Day The Crayons Quit Green Plush Toy,0 months to 100 months 12-Inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Orange Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayons Quit Book Series • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Red Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayon's Quit Book Series • Amazon Business $13.16 1 $13.16
Llama Llama Red Pajama Beanbag Stuffed Animal Plush Toy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Disney Classics Friends Large 12.2-inch Plush Winnie the Pooh, Stuffed Animal, Super Soft Plush, Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
GUND Spookley The Square Pumpkin Plush Toy, Premium Stuffed Animal for Ages 1 and Up, Orange/Green, 6” • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$378.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.04

Total project goal

$486.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.93

5 Donors

-$356.33

Donations toward project cost

-$326.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.32

Matching donations from our partners

-$103.39

Match offers toward project cost

-$87.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.21

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