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Ms. Mahon from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Reading Buddies

Help me give my students new exciting reading buddies from their favorite books!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mahon's classroom raised $161

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are looking for donations to help bring our classroom library to life! Our students love to read and learn. One way we like to practice our fluency and reading skills is by reading out loud to reading buddies. When we read fluently, our students can focus more on the stories than sounding out the words.

It would be so fun for my students to be able to read their favorite books to their favorite characters.

These new reading buddies will give our kindergarteners the opportunity to practice their new reading skills by engaging them and bringing their books to life! Help us read to Pete the Cat, the Hungry Caterpillar, the Pigeon and more!

Ms. Mahon Penrose Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus Plush 12 Inch Kid's Picture Book Characters Pigeon Soft Stuffed Bird Stuffed Animal Toy for Boys Girls Gifts for Kids,Home Decor Plushies • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Orange Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayons Quit Book Series • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Red Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayon's Quit Book Series • Amazon Business $14.06 1 $14.06
Ada Twist, Scientist Cuddle Time Ada Twist 12 Inch Plush, Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up, Gifts and Presents by Just Play • Amazon Business $14.03 1 $14.03
MerryMakers Pete the Kitty Plush Doll, 8.5-Inch • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Llama Llama Red Pajama Beanbag Stuffed Animal Plush Toy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$105.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.11

Total project goal

$160.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.71

1 Donor

-$160.71

Donations toward project cost

-$136.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.11

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$0.00

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