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Ms. Schmitt from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Book Haven: a Library for Every Learner

Help me give my students a library tailored to the unique needs of our special education learners, filled with engaging, accessible, and inclusive stories.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schmitt's classroom raised $262

This project is fully funded

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My Project

In a special education classroom, access to a wide variety of books is essential for supporting diverse learning needs and fostering a love of reading in all students. Many of our students require specially adapted to engage meaningfully with reading materials, and having the right books helps make learning accessible. These books will support literacy growth, spark imagination, and open new worlds for students who learn in different ways. You will help create a safe welcoming reading space where every child can find joy in books and pride in their progress.

Ms. Schmitt Dawes Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

14 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
There Was An Old Lady Pack Set of 8 Books • Amazon Business $55.39 1 $55.39
Hansel and Gretel (Fairytale Classics) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
The Wolf in Disguise (Fairytale Fraud) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Three Pigs and a Gingerbread Man (Tadpoles: Fairytale Jumbles) • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Little Red Riding Hood (My First Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Princess and The Pea: A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybook • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Goldilocks and Just One Bear • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Rabunzel: A hilariously funny illustrated children’s picture book based on the fairy tale Rapunzel - perfect family fun for Easter! (Fairy Tales for the Fearless) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cindergorilla: A fun filled illustrated children’s picture book (Fairy Tales for the Fearless) • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
How to Catch Santa Claus • Amazon Business $6.93 1 $6.93
How to Catch a Snowman • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
How to Catch a Witch • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90
How to Catch a Turkey • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
How to Catch a Reindeer • Amazon Business $5.41 1 $5.41
The Three Little Pigs: A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybooks • Amazon Business $5.21 1 $5.21
How to Catch an Elf • Amazon Business $4.63 1 $4.63

Materials cost

$189.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.27

Total project goal

$261.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $261.79

2 Donors

-$261.79

Donations toward project cost

-$222.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.27

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