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Mrs. Gibson from Parma ID is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Library Bookshelves

Help me give my students a space to store independent reading novel choices. I have independent reading novels that need to be housed and displayed for easier student access.

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My Project

Welcome to my classroom project, where we aim to cultivate a love for reading and foster a supportive learning environment for my extraordinary students. With your generous support, I am looking to acquire some bookshelves for my classroom library.

These bookshelves will serve as the cornerstone of my classroom library, providing more dedicated space for students to explore diverse literature and engage in independent reading.

By organizing my collection effectively, students will have easy access to a wider variety of books, allowing them to discover new interests, broaden their perspectives, and deepen their understanding of the world around them. I currently have some new high-interest novels that I have acquired through a grant, but not enough space to store them for easy student access.

My primary goal is to nurture a culture of literacy within my classroom, where every student feels empowered to explore, inquire, and grow through reading. By enhancing my classroom library with proper storage solutions, I aim to create an inviting and accessible space that encourages students to become lifelong readers and critical thinkers. Moreover, I aspire to instill a sense of ownership and pride in our students by involving them in the selection and organization of books, fostering a community of learners who value and celebrate the written word.

My students are a diverse and dynamic group, each bringing their unique background, experiences, and talents to our classroom community. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate resilience, curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for considering my project and for your commitment to empowering young minds through the magic of literature. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and nurture a lifelong love of reading.

Mrs. Gibson
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Angeles Value Line Kids Bookshelf Organizer, 3-Shelf Classroom Bookshelf for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $251.26 3 $753.78

Materials cost

$753.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$840.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.36

Total project goal

$989.05

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