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Mrs. Proulx from Knoxville, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Love of Reading, One Chapter at a Time

Help me give my students popular chapter books like Dog Man, Ivy and Bean, and The Babysitters Club, along with cozy floor pillows to create an inviting space for independent reading, to inspire a lifelong love of reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Proulx's classroom raised $385

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m starting my third year teaching and my first in 3rd grade at a new school! My classroom library needs an update to match my students’ growing reading skills.

Independent reading is one of the most important parts of our day because it helps students build reading skills that impact all areas of learning.

Plus, it’s a chance for them to get cozy with books they love.

This project will add popular chapter book series like Dog Man, Ivy and Bean, and The Babysitters Club, along with comfy floor pillows to make reading time inviting.

Since I’m new to this school, I want to create a warm, welcoming space where students feel excited to read from day one. Your support will make that possible!

Mrs. Proulx West Haven 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.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Cushions Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Round Seat Reading Floor Chair Cushions for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies(Green) • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Bad Guys Book Series 1-16 • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00
The Baby-sitters Club #1-7 Graphic Novel Box Set (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $37.33 1 $37.33
Bad Kitty - Bad Kitty Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean) • Amazon Business $12.32 1 $12.32

Materials cost

$292.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.72

Total project goal

$384.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$384.79

2 Donors

-$384.79

Donations toward project cost

-$327.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.72

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$0.00

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