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Mrs. Henry from Indianapolis, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring the World through Reading

Help me give my students supplemental materials to enhance our new reading series.

  • $682 goal

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

My Project

My third grade students are curious, energetic learners who thrive when reading is connected to real-world topics and our new reading series does just that. With your support, I hope to provide my students with a collection of nonfiction readers and interactive resources that bring subjects like animals, human body, solar system and ancient civilizations to life.

These supplemental materials will help deepen comprehension, build background knowledge and spark meaningful classroom discussions.

Your generosity will ensure that all of my students have access to high interest texts and hands-on materials that make learning both rigorous and exciting.

Mrs. Henry Hawthorne 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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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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Human Body Book Library - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.50 1 $47.50
Learning Resources Double-Sided Magnetic Human Body • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.56 1 $30.56
Solar System Planets Toys for Kids, STEM Educational Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Non-Toxic, Space Astronaut Slime Ball Alien Monster Toy Set with Mesh Storing Bag for 3-5-8-10 Boy Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model Kit, Planetarium Projector with 8 Planets STEM Space Toys for 3 4 5+ Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Frey Scientific Rectangular Prism - Acrylic - 115 x 65 x 20 millimeters - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $11.77 2 $23.54
Kids Human Body Floor Puzzle 100 Pieces 4 ft • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.49 1 $22.49
Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Solar System • Blick Art Materials $19.95 1 $19.95
Hortsun 8 Pack Space Paper Lanterns Planets Lanterns Out of This World Space Lanterns Hanging Planets Lanterns Hanging Solar System Lanterns for Birthday Outer Space Party Decorations • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
NewPath Learning Bulletin Board Chart Set of 2, Light and Sound, Grades 5 to 8 - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Gods of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Ancient Mythologies (DK The Met) • Amazon Business $17.60 1 $17.60
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Human Body Activity Set (LER1261) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
Lakeshore Our Solar System Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Fun-Weevz 120 PCS Ox Bone Beads for Jewelry Making Adults - Large Natural African, Native American and Indian Bead Supplies - Bulk Assorted Craft Buffalo Bone Hairpipe • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Blue Ocean Wonder Globe • Teachers' School Supply $14.50 1 $14.50
Vertebrate Animals for Kids: Learn about the five groups in which they are classified: mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians (Educational books for kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
All About Light and Sound: Physical Science (Science Readers) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ZOCO - Animal Kingdom Classification Poster - Laminated 17 x 22 inches - Taxonomy Chart - Elementary, Middle & High School Science Posters, Biology Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84
Animal Classification (Life Science Stories) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
S-Mechanic Tuning Fork, 3 Pack A440Hz Tuning Fork - Standard A 440 Hz Violin Guitar Tuner Musical Instrument with Silicone Hammer • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
meekoo Halloween Roman Leaf Headband Gold Leaf Wreath Crown Greek Headpiece Goddess Costume for Women Men Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kid's Guide to the Roman Empire: An Introduction to Ancient Rome Civilization, History and Mythology • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Wind in the Willows (A Robert Ingpen picture book) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
DKfindout! Ancient Rome • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Birds (Animal Classification) (Animal Classifications) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mammals (Animal Classifications) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kanayu 55 Pcs Human Skeleton Magnetic Decorative Human Body Posters Esqueleto Humano Anatomia Bulletin Board Border Human Skeleton Magnetic Accent for Whiteboard Back to School • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Fish (Animal Classification) (Animal Classifications) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Reptiles (Animal Classifications) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Amphibians (Animal Classifications) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Norse Mythology: History for kids: A captivating guide to Norse folklore including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Yinkin 8 Pcs Human Body Model for Kids Mini Body Parts Sets Human Organ Model Anatomy and Physiology 3D Anatomy Model Study Tools Students Sciences Learning Kit for Kids Study Class • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
What Are Light Waves? (Light and Sound Waves Close-Up) • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Vibrations Make Sound (First Step Nonfiction ― Light and Sound) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Where Is...? - Where Is Our Solar System? - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$519.34

Vendor shipping charges

$21.84

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.17

Total project goal

$681.14

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