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Mrs. Soto from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books on Display!

Help me give my students an updated library space which displays and promotes a love of reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Soto's classroom raised $270

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I have the great pleasure of teaching the sweetest third graders! A typical day in our third-grade classroom looks very different than it did before the pandemic and I strive to provide students with a comfortable learning space. My students are 8 years old and they are naturally curious learners. They learn best through movement and play activities that keep them engaged.

My students are energetic learners that love school!

They want to learn about the world around them. They are just starting their journey to become lifelong learners and I am looking to make this experience as memorable for them as possible!

My Project

This project is to help our classroom library get a much-needed facelift.

My students love reading but it is difficult for them to see all of our amazing books.

The books are not as easy to find and students have to dig deep for some hidden treasures.

I would like to provide my students with a more visual display of our classroom books. I want my students to look at the display and be excited to get their hands on a new book.

With your support, I hope to provide a reading space that promotes a love for reading and discovery!

Mrs. Soto George Washington Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sooyee 6 Pack Book Shelves,15 Inch Floating Shelf Display Shelf,Acrylic Shelves for Wall,Reading Nook,Funko Pop Display Case,Corner Floating Shelves Black • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Black - 77314 • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty 35LBS ​Refrigerator Hooks, for Hanging BBQ Grill Tools Pot Holders,Toolbox, Cruise, BBQ Grill Tools, Coat and Storage(10PACK) (Black) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(16.5FT/5M),Multipurpose Wall Tape Adhesive Strips Removable Mounting Tape,Reusable Strong Sticky Transparent Tape Gel Poster Carpet Tape for Paste Items,Household • Amazon Business $12.74 2 $25.48
Simply Stylish Boho Rainbows Straight Borders—12-Piece Bulletin Board Border Strips With Polka Dots and Hearts, Classroom or Homeschool Decor (3' x 3") • Amazon Business $3.99 6 $23.94
Wireless Door Bell, AVANTEK Mini Waterproof Doorbell Chime Operating at 1000 Feet with 52 Melodies, 5 Volume Levels & LED Flash • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$196.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.46

Total project goal

$269.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$269.75

2 Donors

-$134.88

Donations toward project cost

-$114.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.23

match offer

-$134.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.23

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$0.00

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