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Mrs. Tara Smith from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Lifelong Readers with Organized Book Bins

Help me give my students book bins to keep their independent reading books organized. Having designated bins will encourage responsibility, easy access, and a love for reading in our classroom library.

  • $437 goal

This project expired on June 17, 2025.

This project expired on June 17, 2025.

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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 Project

Building Lifelong Readers with Organized Book Bins

My first graders are developing a love for reading, and I want to provide them with the tools to keep their books organized, accessible, and engaging.

Right now, our classroom library can get messy, and students often struggle to find books at their level. By having individual book bins, students will have a designated space to store their independent reading books, making it easier for them to track their progress and take ownership of their learning.

These book bins will make a huge difference in their daily reading habits. Students will be able to quickly grab their books without wasting time searching through piles. This will allow them to maximize their independent reading time, which is essential for building fluency, comprehension, and confidence. Keeping books organized also promotes responsibility and independence, important skills for lifelong learning.

My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels excited about reading and empowered to choose books they love. With these book bins, they will have a structured and predictable system that supports their learning and encourages them to stay engaged with their books.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm and determination. Many of them are beginning readers who are eager to grow and improve. They take pride in their progress and light up when they move up reading levels. These bins will not only keep our classroom library tidy but will also support my students' development as confident, independent readers. With your support, we can create an organized, literacy-rich environment where students can thrive!

Mrs. Tara Smith Holiday Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 5 $299.95

Materials cost

$299.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $21.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.45

Total project goal

$436.35

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