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Ms. Blasioli from New Alexandria, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incorporating Reading

Help me give my students a fun reading area to encourage higher literacy advancement.

  • $219 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

My Project

This project is to incorporate more reading in my K-2 Special Education classroom. With the book nook area and flexible seating, it will encourage students to want to sit in this area and look through picture books. Many of my students do not enjoy reading, but when it is presented in a fun manner, they will attempt to read the books and enjoy the space that they are in.

The goal is to have students want to read rather than feel that it is a chore.

This area will allow me to help achieve my goal.

Ms. Blasioli James H Metzgar Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

New Alexandria, PA 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 17 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KidKraft Wooden Bookcase with Reading Nook, Six Shelves and Gray Cushion - Espresso • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Earthtone, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $73.49 1 $73.49

Materials cost

$153.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.78

Total project goal

$218.56

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