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Ms. Holt from Springfield, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dream Library for Struggling Readers

Help me give my students a classroom library that they can't wait to spend time in!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holt's classroom raised $586

This project is fully funded

My Project

This is my second year teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students with learning disabilities and autism. Last year I found out that they really enjoy reading graphic novels! These books got them exciting about reading so I asked them what other titles they might like for this year. I also wanted to get some titles for my girls.

The children were excited to visit our little classroom library - but they were sitting on a torn bench and the cold, tile floor.

I knew I had to find a way to get them a rug so they wouldn't have to sit on the floor anymore. My school has a couple of rugs but they're very old and worn out, with waves from being rolled and stored.

I want to give my students a beautiful, functional library space. They need to be able to sit on a nice rug and get comfy. I want to give them more graphic novel choices - including my girls, who don't have much to choose from. With your help, I can provide a warm, inviting space with new books that they'll be begging to visit each day!

Ms. Holt Owen Marsh Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Springfield, IL 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

11 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bush Furniture WL12413-03 2 Shelf Bookcase, Pure White • Amazon Business $128.46 1 $128.46
South Shore Entryway Cubby Storage Bench, Pure White • Amazon Business $116.17 1 $116.17
Schoolgirl Style Black & White Simply Stylish Polka Dot Border Area Rug , 5 Feet x 7 Feet 6 Inches • School Specialty $110.21 1 $110.21
The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
The Critter Club Collection #2: Amy Meets Her Stepsister; Ellie's Lovely Idea; Liz at Marigold Lake; Marion Strikes a Pose • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
The Critter Club Collection: A Purrfect Four-Book Boxed Set: Amy and the Missing Puppy; All About Ellie; Liz Learns a Lesson; Marion Takes a Break • Amazon Business $16.40 1 $16.40
Dog Man: The Cat Kid Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28

Materials cost

$449.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.75

Total project goal

$585.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $585.01

2 Donors

-$317.00

Donations toward project cost

-$269.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.55

match offer

-$267.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$226.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.05

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 $1.01

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