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Ms. Bell from Durango, CO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Reading Corner

Help me give my students a full, inviting, organized library to develop a love of literacy!

  • $1,003 goal

This project expired on January 23, 2024.

This project expired on January 23, 2024.

My Project

Student achievement has plummeted since the pandemic, and teachers are working hard to fill in gaps. In my class, not unlike the rest of the country, kids' literacy scores are the biggest concern. In my classroom, I am trying to get kids excited about reading grade-level text and one component of this is to re-create our class library. These resources will help build our classroom library: the physical space, the student-preferred text, and the organization for ease of access. Specific series and items have been selected based on what my kids have been asking for.

The book bins, shelves, and bookcases will hold books so the library can be set up in an organized, leveled way.

This means that kids can easily go to their bin (located on a shelf) and browse interesting text at their reading level. Floating shelves will showcase front-facing books to inspire new interest in the series or subject matter.

Ms. Bell Sunnyside 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.

Durango, CO View local requests

Half 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FATORRI 8 Cube Storage Organizer Bookshelf, Rustic Wood Cubby Bookcase, Industrial Horizontal Long Shelf for Living Room (White Oak, 62 Inch) • Amazon Business $226.97 1 $226.97
Really Good Stuff Chapter Book Library Bins with Dividers, 8¾" x 13½" x 7¾" - 4 Pack, Primary Colors | Large Plastic Shelf Bin Organizer for Classroom Library, Books, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $59.12 2 $118.24
Axeman Oak Floating Shelves, 36 Inch Wall Shelf Set of 2, Solid Wood Shelves for Wall Storage, Wall Mounted Wooden Display Shelf for Bathroom Bedroom Kitchen Garage, Natural • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $90.50 1 $90.50
I Survived Series Complete Set (22 Books) • Amazon Business $79.90 1 $79.90
nuLOOM Asha Simple Border Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, 5x8, Green • Amazon Business $78.74 1 $78.74
Akro-Mils 66486 12-Gallon Plastic Stackable Storage KeepBox: Tote Container with Attached Hinged Lid, 21-1/2-Inch x 15-Inch x 12-1/2-Inch, Clear/Blue • Amazon Business $19.37 3 $58.11
MRS. MEYER'S Liquid Hand Soap 12.5 OZ Scents Variety Pack 6 ( Rosemary, Basil, Geranium, Honeysuckle, Lavender, and Lemon Verbena) • Amazon Business $31.70 1 $31.70
Neenah White Index Cardstock, 300 Sheets, 110 lb/199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$810.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.40

Total project goal

$1,002.69

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