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Ms. Collins from Orlando, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhance the Reading Skills of Students and Improve Overall Learning

Help me give my students a classroom library and necessary supplies to enhance students' learning success. Additionally, items that excite students about reading, such as flexible seating and magnetic shelves to showcase books.

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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

This is my first-year teaching reading, and I would like to create a classroom library. I believe that having accessible books will inspire my students to develop a love for reading. Additionally, I think having flexible seating options will create a cozy and inviting environment where students will want to read. I also plan to introduce "First Chapter Fridays," where I will showcase a new book each week to expose students to literature they may not have discovered on their own.

I have also compiled a list of everyday supplies that would enhance student learning.

I am a dedicated teacher at a low-income school in Florida. Unfortunately, due to statewide budget cuts in education, it has become increasingly challenging to provide my students with the necessary supplies and resources they need to succeed.

Many of my students come from households that cannot afford basic school materials. In the past, I have done my best to cover these gaps out of my pocket. However, with rising costs and limited funding, I am reaching out to kind-hearted individuals who may be willing to help.

Lastly, I create many of the resources I use myself. Having items such as dry-erase laminating pouches and printer ink will help me continue to create resources tailored to my students and allow me to reuse them in future years.

Ms. Collins Union Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Orlando, FL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
24 Pcs Round Floor Cushions Floor Pillows Meditation Seat Pillows Flexible Seating for Adults Kids 12 Colors Chair Cushions for Classroom, Nursery, Living Room, Yoga(Colorful,Medium 15.7 Inch) • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Dav Pilkey the adventures of dog man collection 5 books set (Dog Man,Dog Man A Tale of Two Kitties,Dog Man Unleashed,Dog Man Lord of the Fleas,Dog Man and Cat Kid) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection 13 Books Set Pack • Amazon Business $58.40 1 $58.40
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $44.59 1 $44.59
The Wild Robot Boxed Set (3 hardcover book set: The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, The Wild Robot Protects) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $17.84 2 $35.68
Limeink Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP Ink 67 XL Cartridge for HP Printers 67XL for Printer 67 Cartridges Black Color Combo Pack Deskjet 2755e for HP67 2p • Amazon Business $31.35 1 $31.35
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Iris 4-Drawer Desktop Unit, White/Clear, 2/Pack (587013) • Quill.com $29.60 1 $29.60
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.96 6 $23.76
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 1 $19.42
Proof! Math Game - Fast Paced Mental Math Magic - Teachers' Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Brain Quest Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition, Grade 4 - Kids • School Specialty $14.02 1 $14.02
Expo Vis- -Vis Wet Erase Markers Ultra Fine Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (2162861/2134345) • Staples $9.20 1 $9.20

Materials cost

$611.47

Vendor shipping charges

$11.35

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$661.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.82

Total project goal

$778.81

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Total project goal

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$778.81

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