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Ms. Soto from Dallas, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Our Second Graders with Organization and Imagination!

Help me give my students a diverse selection of engaging books to enhance their learning environment and foster a love for reading.

  • $561 goal

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our second grade students require additional storage solutions and a diverse selection of age-appropriate books to create an effective and engaging learning environment that supports their academic success and personal growth. Access to a variety of genres and topics encourages students to explore their interests, enhances their vocabulary, and improves their comprehension skills. Reading not only supports academic achievement, but also cultivates imagination and critical thinking. By providing our students with engaging books, we empower them to become confident readers and lifelong learners. An organized classroom with magnets, storage trays and manipulatives, allows students to focus on their learning without the stress of clutter, promoting a more productive and positive atmosphere.

Ms. Soto Cityscape Schools-East Grand Preparatory Academy 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.

Dallas, TX 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
9 Book Set from Lil' Libros: The Life of (Spanish Bilingual Biographies: Selena Pola Salazar Llort Evelyn Dolores Walter Ritchie Chico) ESOL, ELL • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $99.00 3 $297.00
Outus 16 Pack Book Bins for Classroom Plastic Cubby Bins Toy Bins for Kids Storage and Organizer Containers with 120 Pcs Self Adhesive Label for Classroom Library School Office Home • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
DLUCKY 4Pcs Classroom Organization and Storage Paper Tray Holds 4A Paper,Paper Trays for Classroom Toy,Crayons,Handicrafts Storage,Also for Library, Drawers, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Really Good Stuff So Sweet Positive Behavior Jar, 44 Magnets | Classroom Reward System, Classroom Tools, Magnetic For Whiteboard, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.29 1 $21.29
Kanayu 26 Pcs You'll Need Management Magnets Classroom Magnets Educational and Learning Activities for Kids Colored Magnets for Whiteboard Teacher Magnets Elementary Classroom Management Tools • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
A Paco el Perezoso le encanta ser diferente: Una historia de autoestima, para niños de edades 3-8. Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different (Spanish Edition) (Zac y sus amigos) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Set of 155 Wooden Pattern Blocks Geometric Manipulative Shape Puzzle Kindergarten Graphical Classic Educational Montessori Tangram Toys for Kids Ages 3+ Jigsaw Puzzles Gift with 24 Pcs Design Cards • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94

Materials cost

$439.89

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.09

Total project goal

$560.58

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