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Mrs. Nelson from Southaven, MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Pages, Opening Worlds: One Book at a Time

Help me give my students books to encourage independent reading and build their confidence in their English language learning abilities.

  • 4 donors
  • $344 goal

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My Project

As the teacher of a diverse group of 3rd- to 5th-grade English as a Second Language (ESL) students, I am aware of the unique challenges they face in their literacy development. They often struggle with limited access to age-appropriate and engaging reading materials at home and in school. Without appropriate resources, my students struggle to engage in meaningful literacy activities that are essential for their academic success. I want to restock our classroom library with a diverse set of leveled books that are of high interest to and meet the reading abilities of my students. Also, I would like to get a small bookshelf for our reading corner to help transform it into an inviting space that encourages exploration and a genuine love for reading.

Providing these essential resources is not just about improving literacy; it is about fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth among my students.

The new reading corner will create a dedicated area where my students can dive into stories, interact with peers through shared reading experiences, and develop comprehension and vocabulary in a comfortable setting. These resources will help my students navigate their social environment with a sense of pride in their identity and literacy achievements.

Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate School 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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Southaven, MS 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rerii Small Bookshelf, 3-Tier White Bookcase for Kids & Adults | 2-Shelf Open Storage Organizer for Bedroom, Living Room & Office | Ideal Small Bookshelf & Bookcase for Small Space • Amazon Business $35.88 1 $35.88
MyGift Shabby Whitewashed Solid Wood Desk Top Tilted Small Bookshelf, Decorative Wooden Tabletop Book Stand • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
The Ultimate Book of Animals • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
DC Graphic Novels for Kids Box Set • Amazon Business $21.66 1 $21.66
Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Children's Oceanography Books, Animal Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
Código 7: Descifrando el código para una vida épica - La edición en español y inglés (Bilingual Edition) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
S&O Literacy Posters for Classroom - Study Area Book Hub Poster for Elementary School-Learning Space Reading Space Book Hub Decorations for School-Education Corner Decor for Learning Space Decor-10PC • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71
Your Pal Fred: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The No-Phone Kid • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rourke Educational Media Women in Sports: Naomi Osaka―Biography About Professional Tennis Player, US and Australian Open Champion Naomi Osaka, Grades 3-5 Leveled Readers (32 pgs) Reader • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The Best Joke Book for Silly Kids. The Funniest Jokes, One Liners, Riddles, Brain Teasers, Knock Knock Jokes, Would You Rather and Trivia!: ... Ages 7-9 8-12 (Joke books for Silly Kids) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Alice, Secret Agent of Wonderland (Far Out Classic Stories) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book) (Over and Under) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Beauty and the Dreaded Sea Beast: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Dragon and the Swordmaker: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Private Eye Princess and the Emerald Pea: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$241.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.51

Total project goal

$343.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.40

2 Donors

-$171.69

Donations toward project cost

-$145.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$171.71

Match offers toward project cost

-$145.95

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.76

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