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Mrs. Kaercher from Bergen, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Classroom Library

Help me give my students a cozy classroom library area. A rug and some book shelves will help build a fantastic community of learners!

  • $787 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

My Project

A cozy classroom library area is essential for second graders because it transforms reading from a task into an enjoyable experience.

This inviting space encourages them to explore books independently, fostering a love for reading and developing crucial literacy skills.

Comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere make reading feel like a treat, motivating them to spend more time with books and build their vocabulary, comprehension, and overall reading fluency. It also provides a calming retreat within the classroom, supporting their social-emotional well-being and creating a community of readers.

A classroom library can be a gathering place for students to share their favorite books and discuss what they are reading!

Mrs. Kaercher Byron - Bergen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bergen, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Carolina Large 5-Shelf Wood Book Display • Kaplan Early Learning Company $278.06 1 $278.06
Flagship Carpets United States Collage Map Multicolor Area Rug for Classroom, Office, Home and School Playroom Mat, Kids Bedroom Carpet, 6' x 8'4" • Amazon Business $209.99 1 $209.99
FDP Cubby Shelving for Playroom & Classroom Storage - Birch Cubby Storage Organizer & Classroom Bookshelf - Montessori Furniture for Home, Daycare, School - (4 Compartment, 30" Height) • Amazon Business $141.03 1 $141.03

Materials cost

$629.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.97

Total project goal

$786.49

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