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Ms. DiMaio from Rural Valley, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Comfy and Read!

Help me give my students some good literature while being comfortable.

  • $610 goal

This project expired on August 5, 2025.

This project expired on August 5, 2025.

My Project

Third graders are at a special stage in their learning journey, filled with curiosity and a growing sense of independence. This is a time when they begin to make deeper connections with stories, ideas, and characters, making it the perfect opportunity to foster a lifelong love of reading.

In our literature circles, the goal is to encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and personal reflection.

Through group discussions, students explore different perspectives, share insights, and develop a deeper understanding of the text. By making reading a social and engaging experience, we aim to ignite a passion for books that will last a lifetime.

Ms. DiMaio Shannock Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rural Valley, 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 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1) (1) • Amazon Business $5.99 25 $149.75
Fantastic Mr. Fox - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 25 $145.75
Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery) • Amazon Business $4.43 25 $110.75
Tatuo 12 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 • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99

Materials cost

$481.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$518.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.49

Total project goal

$609.95

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