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Ms. Ellingsen from Seattle, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Financial Literacy in Our Library

Help me give my students the books about money to become financially literate.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ellingsen's classroom raised $557

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today’s world, understanding money management is essential. Our elementary school library aims to equip students with fundamental financial literacy skills through engaging resources.

We need a selection of engaging children's books focused on money management and financial literacy.

My goal is to:

1. Introduce students to basic financial concepts such as saving, spending, budgeting, and investing.

2. Provide a collection of age-appropriate books and interactive materials that promote financial literacy.

By donating to our project, you’re not just funding resources; you’re investing in the future of our children. Together, we can lay the groundwork for a financially literate generation!

Ms. Ellingsen Dunlap 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative Teaching Press Financial Literacy for Kids 6-Book Pack (Financial Literacy for Kids) • Amazon Business $30.37 1 $30.37
The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know (Infographic Guide Series) • Amazon Business $10.88 2 $21.76
Jamaine's Money Mission: Young Financial Minds (Financial Literacy for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream • Amazon Business $17.56 1 $17.56
Granny's Vintage Camera (The Wealth Playground) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
MONEY MATTERS MADE EASY: A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LITERACY • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MONEY MATTERS MADE EASY: A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TEENS • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Money Matters Made Easy: A Guide to Financial Literacy for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
A Dollar's Grand Dream • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Reach for the Stars: Introduce basic financial concepts while empowering kids to think BIG! (Mimi's Money Book Series) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Literacy for Kids: Master Money Skills with Fun and Interactive Ways to Save, Budget, Spend Wisely and Invest with Confidence • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Sunny and the Seven Streams of Income • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Cooler Than Lemonade: A Story about Great Ideas and How They Happen • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Daddy, Can You Teach Me About Money? • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Little Daymond Learns to Earn • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
National Geographic Kids Everything Money: A wealth of facts, photos, and fun! • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
On Your Mark, Get Set, INVEST: A Kid's Guide to Saving Money, Spending Wisely, and Investing in the Stock Market (Invest Now Play Later Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
What Is a Credit Card?: Personal Finance for Kids (Little Economists) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
What Is Money?: Personal Finance for Kids (Money Management, Kids Books, Children, Savings, Ages 3-6, Preschool, kindergarten) (Little Economists) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Money Monsters: Paper or Plastic • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
A Penny's Worth • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
How to Spend Wisely: Teach Young Children How to Plan and Budget, Perfect for Preschool and Primary Grade Kids (Little Economists) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Think Like a Boss: Kids Edition: 47 Money Making Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs, Earn Key Skills for Future Job Success in the Workplace or in Business. Helping Kids Learn Money Management Early • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
A Is For Allowance ABCS Of Money For Kids: A Simple Financial Literacy Book That Teaches Young Children About Money • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Not-So-Common Cents: Super Duper Important Facts About Money You Can't Afford to Miss • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
The Infographic Guide for Entrepreneurs: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Eyewitness Money: Discover the Fascinating Story of Money―from Silver Ingots to Smart Cards (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Save It! (A Moneybunny Book) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
The Everything Kids' Money Book: Earn it, save it, and watch it grow! (Everything® Kids Series) • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17

Materials cost

$398.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $34.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.47

Total project goal

$556.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $556.44

2 Donors

-$550.55

Donations toward project cost

-$472.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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