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Mrs. Day from Presque Isle, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Library's a Library, No Matter How Small

My students need books and a place to store their books outside of a desk. The rug will give them a place to sit and read with a partner. It also matches my nautical classroom theme.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Day's classroom raised $462

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have a great group of first grade students. They are eager to learn and grow this year. The families where I am from don’t all have access to books or learning materials at home. I have some students that are already reading and some that are just beginning to use letter sounds to recognize words. This group has mixed interests, abilities, and goals to work towards. The effort of my students is outstanding. They are all willing to grow.

My Project

I want to spark a love for reading in my students this year. Having a cozy and welcoming place to call their own will hopefully do the trick! I would love to give them a reading area they deserve. I want to provide them with a space they can keep a book in the classroom. We currently do not have a School Library, so they are only able to use what is in my classroom for books. I was gifted with many books from the teacher who taught in the room before me. However, I don't have a lot of books involving their interests.

With choices like Junie B.

Jones, Henry and Mudge, and several other books that pertain to current interests of that of 6 and 7 year olds, I am confident they won't be able to wait for partner reading! I asked for 10 drawer rolling carts for students to store a book they just can't put down and want to save for next time! I also plan to use these for book suggestions.

Project tagged as

Presque Isle, ME
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Day Pine Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

18 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Garland Rug LL610A096120L5 Large Twisted Rope, 8' x 10', Indigo/Ivory • Amazon Business $134.76 1 $134.76

Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Pearlescent Multi-Color • Amazon Business $35.63 2 $71.26

Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection: Books 1-17 with paper dolls in boxed set • Amazon Business $36.87 1 $36.87

Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection Box set • Amazon Business $28.89 1 $28.89

I Can't Do That, YET: Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Henry and Mudge Collector's Set #2: Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers; Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat; Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps; ... and Mudge and the Wild Wind (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19

Puppy Mudge Collector's Set: Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend; Puppy Mudge Has a Snack; Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket; Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath; Puppy Mudge Wants to Play; Henry and Mudge: The First Book • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98

The Bad Seed • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack: Henry and Mudge; Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move; Henry and Mudge in the Green Time; Henry and Mudge ... and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70

The Best Book to Read • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

My Mouth Is a Volcano! • Amazon Business $6.32 1 $6.32

Materials cost			$340.55
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$17.03
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$392.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$69.30
Total project goal			$461.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$461.99
10 Donors			-$410.22
Donations toward project cost			-$350.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$60.03
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$1.77
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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