Help me give my students library cards and Kindergarten book bags to start the year off right!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Quinn's classroom raised $402
This project is fully funded
My Project
We're gearing up for another school year here in the library and I'm trying an experiment asking you all for help with some of the start of the year basics. I hand make and supply all the library cards for my students, since we don't have access to an industrial card maker, and there are a few things that will make the job a lot easier. First, our paper cutter broke several years ago, and it would speed up the process immensely if it could be replaced! Card stock works well to use for the cards themselves and book bags help kindergartners learn library routines.
Since I started using book bags for the kindergartner's library cards more than twice as many students remember to return their books.
Most librarians know that the first books checked out to a brand new kindergarten student will never be seen again - typically around 80% lost. But I've found that by using the book bags, clearly labeled with how to return to get new books, nearly 60% will come back within the first week (and regularly throughout the school year) and many more show up again within the first few months of the year. It means the kindergarteners get to check out so many more books during their first year of school - which has a huge impact on launching their skills as a reader and student.
More than 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
12 Sets Book Bags for Classroom Bulk Book Pouches Reading Book Bag with 15 Pcs Name Tags for Kids Students School, 15 x 11.8 Inch
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$29.99
3
$89.97
Geyee 12 Pcs Book Pouches for Kids 11.8 x 15 Inch Nylon Classroom Reading Bags Book Protector Pouch with Stitched on Handle and Clear Name Tag Pockets Classroom Store School Homework Reading Supply
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$28.99
2
$57.98
Thenshop 480 Pcs Cardstock Paper 16 Assorted Color 250gsm 8. 3 x 11. 6 A4 Construction Heavy Weight Thick Double Sided Printed Colored Paper for DIY Art Scrapbooking Making School Party
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$50.99
1
$50.99
Materials cost
$306.63
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.60
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$341.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.22
Total project goal
$401.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$401.45
2 Donors
-$267.63
Donations toward project cost
-$227.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.14
match offer
-$133.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$113.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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