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Mrs. Smith-Miles from Peoria, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Love of Reading in 5th

Help me give my students the access to the joy of reading with the novel sets and the use of technology effectively with the computer mice. Students will be able to concentrate with the use of fidget toys.

  • 11 donors
  • $900 still needed

expires Jul 21

  • 11 donors
  • $900 still needed
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My Project

Our goal for this project is to give students access to books within a series from the same author. We want students to experience the joy of reading and to be able to compare text and characters. Students sometimes have a difficult time completing technical task on the computer without the use of a mouse.

Students have shown great interest in reading work from the same author, they would enjoy completing an entire series.

What makes my students special is that they will read the same book over and over because they love the story or the way the author wrote it. They will also share the few mice we have in class to ensure that they all are able to complete the task at hand.

Mrs. Smith-Miles Glen Oak Community Learning Center Grades 3-5

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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Peoria, IL 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

25 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Sampler Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $193.55 1 $193.55
Amazon Basics 3-Button Wired USB Computer Mouse, Black - Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $115.43 1 $115.43
Grades 4-6 Favorite Books Set - 15 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $98.05 1 $98.05
Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Fly Guy Series Sampler Hardcover Collection- 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $56.87 1 $56.87
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 1 $17.76
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
nobasco 100 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Party Favor Toy Assortment, Birthday Gifts Toys, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers Goodie Bags Fillers for ADHD Autism Stress Anxiety • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
JA-RU Stretchy Ball (Pack of 3) The Original Dough Ball Fidget Toy Pack Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set for Kids and Adults Soft Bounce Stress Ball Therapy Ball Doh Pull and Stretch 401-3C • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$993.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,048.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$185.01

Total project goal

$1,233.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,233.42

10 Donors

-$303.00

Donations toward project cost

-$266.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.45

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $899.84

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