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Mrs. Engel from Southbury, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Engel's classroom raised $1,021

Library Makeover

Help me give my students the library of their dreams that will make them grow as readers!

Mrs. Engel Gainfield Elementary School

Southbury, CT Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are eager, curious learners who benefit from a classroom environment that is organized, welcoming, and designed with their needs in mind. Right now, our books are not as accessible as they could be, which can make it harder for students to independently find materials that interest them and stay engaged during reading time. New bookshelves would transform our classroom by creating an inviting, well-structured library space where students can easily browse, select, and return books on their own.

With proper shelving, I can organize books by genre, topic, and reading level, making it much easier to support differentiated instruction.

Students will be able to quickly find books that match their interests and abilities, helping them build confidence and independence as readers. An organized space also reduces distractions and downtime, allowing us to maximize every minute of learning.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement. Your support will help create a calm, accessible, and engaging classroom environment where all students can thrive as readers and learners.

20 students impacted 4 donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

ECR4Kids-ELR-17101 Birch Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Wood Book Shelf Organizer for Kids, 3 Shelf, Natural, 48" H • Amazon Business $274.99 3 $824.97

Materials cost			$824.97
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.37
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$867.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$153.06
Total project goal			$1,020.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,020.40
3 Donors			-$510.20
Donations toward project cost			-$433.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$76.53
match offer			-$510.20
Match offer toward project cost			-$433.67
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$76.53
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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