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Mrs. Cimino from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Resources for My Reading Classroom

Help me give my students resources for learning phonics skills, a place to store our books that we read and make in class, and other sensory toys to calm our nerves while reading.

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My Project

I want to create a place where my students want to come to read! My classroom requires bookshelves and book bins to store the variety of books my students will read. The Phonics materials will assist my students in practicing the phonics skills I will teach them. Some students enjoy using sensory toys during reading time to aid their focus. Additionally, the sound wall will be a valuable tool for teaching phonics skills to my students.

When you support my classroom by donating, you will help me to create a classroom full of phonics resources and an organized place of reading fun!

My goal for this project is to provide my students with an organized place for their books and resources to practice their phonics skills. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated, and I believe that together we can make a positive impact on our students' learning experience.

Mrs. Cimino James R Ludlow Elementary School 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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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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jolensoy Bookshelf for Kids, Baby Bookshelf 7 Tier Kids Book Rack Natural Wood Sling Bookcase, Childrens Book Organizer for Kids Play Room Toy Storage, Nursery Book Display Bookshelf (W: 29.5") • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Lakeshore Help-Yourself Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.99 1 $57.99
hand2mind Sound Wall Card Set (93605) • Quill.com $19.67 1 $19.67
Squishy Stress Balls from The Original Monkey Noodle - 3 Pack - Sensory Toys for Kids with Unique Needs - Fosters Creativity, Focus, and Fun - Great for Classrooms, Home, and Playtime (3 Colors) • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
CVC CVVC Word Builder, CVC Word Games, Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Montessori Special Education Phonics Manipulatives Spelling Toy for Learning and Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dry Erase Circles 6 Pcs 12''Big Size Vinyl Dots for Classroom and Kindergarten,Perfect for Floor Marking and School Teaching, Removable Floor Stickers for Classroom, Line Up Spots for Classroom Floor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$213.32

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.02

Total project goal

$293.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.44

2 Donors

-$146.72

Donations toward project cost

-$124.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

match offer

-$146.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

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