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Ms. Claire from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Improve Our Library Reading Nook!

Help me give my students a reading nook in our library; the materials will drastically improve our reading area, making it more accessible and inviting for teachers and students to use.

  • $732 goal

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My Project

In our continued effort to improve our building for our kids, we are trying to re-vamp our library's K-3 Reading Nook.

Teachers bring kids to the Reading Nook to take a break from the classroom to read together, supporting the curriculum, encouraging independent exploration, and helping students develop essential literacy skills at an early age.

Young children are in a formative stage of learning, and a well-equipped library provides them with a nurturing environment to explore the world of books. Furthermore, an upgraded library space can serve as a hub for interactive and engaging activities, promoting a holistic approach to education. Additionally, an improved library can act as a community-building tool, involving parents, teachers, and students in collaborative learning endeavors. However, we could use some supplies to make the reading nook nicer for the kids.

We are trying to get some floor pillows, a beanbag chair, and a rug so that students do not have to sit on the carpet steps, as they walk on this space too. Additionally, we would like to repaint the mural in this space to be reflective of both our school and the emphasis on reading. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Claire Edward T Steel Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Read and Learn Classroom Rug - Rectangle - 5' 4" W x 7' 8" L • Teachers' School Supply $245.85 1 $245.85
8 Pcs Square Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint - Blacktop Black, 67.7 oz • Blick Art Materials $26.05 1 $26.05
Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint - Backstage Pass, 16 oz Jar • Blick Art Materials $18.85 1 $18.85
Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint - Ice, 16 oz jar • Blick Art Materials $10.26 1 $10.26
Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint - Polar, 16 oz jar • Blick Art Materials $10.26 1 $10.26

Materials cost

$556.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.04

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.70

Total project goal

$731.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $731.31

9 Donors

-$722.48

Donations toward project cost

-$621.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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