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

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Books in the Classroom

Help me give my students The ability to learn and explore through reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $312

This project is fully funded

My Project

The books that I am requesting for my students have the ability to transform our classroom. I am reaching out to request your support in providing books for our classroom. Access to a diverse range of books is essential for fostering a love of reading and learning among students. Books not only enhance literacy skills but also encourage critical thinking and creativity.

Many of our students come from backgrounds where resources are limited, and having new, engaging books can make a significant difference in their educational experience.

By donating books, you are helping to create a rich learning environment where students can explore new ideas, cultures, and perspectives. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students, helping them to become lifelong learners and informed citizens. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our classroom and inspire the next generation of readers.

Mrs. Smith Northeast Lauderdale 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Meridian, MS 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Little Pebble Our Amazing Senses, 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.23 1 $31.23
Trees Make Perfect Pets: A Story About Nature, Plants And Gardening For Kids • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
Biscuit My First I Can Read - Biscuit Feeds the Pets - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear: A Book About Your 5 Senses • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Penelope Rex - Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $12.43 1 $12.43
The Three Billy Goats Gruff: A Children's Folktale, Old as Time, Retold for Kids 3 - 8, In Rhyme • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Can You Smell Breakfast?: A Five Senses Book For Kids Series (Kids Food Book, Smell Kids Book) (5 Senses Books) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
I Want 100 Dogs • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
In Bloom - Dogs Are Good Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $9.34 1 $9.34
In Bloom - Cats Are Good Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $9.34 1 $9.34
Three Little Pigs (My First Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Little Blossom Stories - Sam and Jen Get a Pet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.29 1 $8.29
Caring for Your Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Perfect Pet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Other Side of the Story - Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Picture Puffin Books) • Amazon Business $6.71 1 $6.71
Tadpoles - Leo?s New Pet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.21 1 $6.21
Stairway Decodables Step 1 - Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Decodable Books Read & Succeed - White House Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Biscuit My First I Can Read - Biscuit Meets the Class Pet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Step Into Reading. Super Early Books - Cinderella's Countdown to the Ball - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
A4 - Biscuit Feeds the Pets - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
I Can Read. Level 1 - Louise and the Class Pet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$216.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.69

Total project goal

$311.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $311.29

2 Donors

-$291.90

Donations toward project cost

-$264.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.39

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