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Mrs. Kolakowski from Cambridge, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Hooked on Books!

Help me give my students an engaging library of books! It is important for students to fall in love with reading, especially reading books from a series. Comfortable seating is always a plus, and makes it fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kolakowski's classroom raised $537

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am looking to expand my classroom library and add to some of my current series in order to engage students in their reading. It is important for students to fall in love with reading at a young age, and to find a series that they like. Adding in comfortable seating can help foster a love for reading by giving the students options to move from their desk area.

Increased reading leads to an increase in test scores and writing proficiency/creativity!

It allows students to think creatively and explore different ways of writing. Students today lack imagination due to the increase in digital media. I would love to put physical copies of books into my students hands.

Mrs. Kolakowski Maple Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Codi INNA Floor Cushions for Adults, Large Pillows Seating for Meditation | Square Tufted Chenille Cushion, Living Room, Fireplace, Reading Nook, 20x20, Pink Blush 2 Pack • Amazon Business $49.59 1 $49.59
Alvin Ho Series Set • Amazon Business $47.97 1 $47.97
Lewtemi 4 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Dork Diaries By Rachel Renee Russell 12 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $40.01 1 $40.01
EllRay Jakes Series • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
National Park Mystery Series - Books 1-3: 3 Book Collection • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
The Ralph Mouse Collection (The Mouse and the Motorcycle / Runaway Ralph / Ralph S. Mouse) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Big Shot Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 16 • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
120 Pieces Funny Building Block Bookmarks for Kids Optical Bookmarks Brick Page Book Mark for Book Lovers Gifts Creative Colored Bookmarks for Teacher Student School Stationery Supply • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Drama: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Dog Man 1 • AKJ Education $8.44 1 $8.44
Night of the Ninjas Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4): From the Creator of Dog Man • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #5): From the Creator of Dog Man • Amazon Business $7.41 1 $7.41
High Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House 28) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Hurricane Heroes in Texas (Magic Tree House) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
To the Future, Ben Franklin! (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Warriors in Winter (Magic Tree House) • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58
American Revolution: A Nonfiction Companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House Research Guide Series) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House, No. 12) • Amazon Business $6.19 1 $6.19
Ivy and Bean Take the Case (Book 10) (Ivy & Bean) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bound to Be Bad (Ivy and Bean, Book 5) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ivy and Bean No News Is Good News (Book 8): (Best Friends Books for Kids, Elementary School Books, Early Chapter Books) (Ivy & Bean) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House #24) (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Magic Tree House #4: Pirates Past Noon • AKJ Education $3.89 1 $3.89

Materials cost

$396.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.43

Total project goal

$536.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $536.19

9 Donors

-$416.19

Donations toward project cost

-$353.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.43

Matching donations from our partners

-$120.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$102.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

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