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Ms. Fierko from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take a Look at a Big Book!

My students need one Big Book easel stand to better appreciate story time and enhance learning.

  • $361 goal

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My Students

“If you are a dreamer come in..."

― Shel Silverstein

My students may be little, but their dreams are big! My kindergarten students are five and six years old from inner-city Philadelphia. They are energetic, creative, and inquisitive. They love listening to stories and creating stories of their own. They are very eager to learn! Their enthusiasm for learning is inspiring and they never cease to amaze me. I am honored to be the teacher of such a wonderful group of children.

My Project

Big books are so enjoyable to my students; however, their large size makes them difficult to manipulate without a proper stand. This requested Big Book easel stand will allow all of my students to easily view the print and illustrations during a read aloud. It will also help to display the book in a way that makes choral reading possible.

I would love to be able to provide a big book stand for my students this year.

I want my students to appreciate the literature in the classroom without being distracted by awkward attempts to turn pages and display illustrations.

This big book stand will be a great addition to the classroom. Children love big books! A big book stand will help to enhance the reading experience for my students.

Ms. Fierko Add B Anderson 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.

More about Ms. Fierko

Philadelphia, PA 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

28 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Book Easel Assembly: Assembled • Teachers' School Supply $245.50 1 $245.50

Materials cost

$245.50

Vendor shipping charges

$27.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.03

Total project goal

$360.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$360.21

4 Donors

-$325.21

Donations toward project cost

-$276.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.78

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

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$0.00

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