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Ms. Lora from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Authors, Big Dreams: Help Us Bind Our Classroom Books!

Help me give my students a book binding machine so they can turn their stories and drawings into real books they can be proud of, take home, and share with their families.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lora's classroom raised $248

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I love my Pre-K students for their boundless curiosity, bright imaginations, and eagerness to explore the world through stories and art. Each child brings a unique voice and perspective, and watching them express themselves through drawings and early writing is truly inspiring. The book-binding machine will help turn their creations into real books, making their learning tangible and meaningful. It will encourage them to take pride in their work, build confidence in their literacy skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading and storytelling. This resource will transform our classroom into a vibrant space where young learners see themselves as authors and creators.

In our Pre-K classroom, we believe that even the youngest learners can be storytellers, illustrators, and proud authors.

Each day, my students pour their hearts into drawing, writing, and creating their very own books. Whether it’s a story about their family, a made-up adventure, or a retelling of a favorite read-aloud, their creativity knows no bounds.

But right now, their precious work is often held together with staples, tape, or paper clips—and these don’t always last. That’s why we’re asking for your help in bringing a book-binding machine into our classroom.

With your support, we can turn their stories into beautifully bound books they can keep, reread, and share with pride. A binding machine will allow us to create professional-looking books from their writing and art, helping foster literacy skills, build confidence, and celebrate each child’s unique voice.

Ms. Lora PS 140 Eagle 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.

Bronx, NY 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Star+ Comb Binding Machine, 150 Sheet Capacity, White/Black (5006501) • Quill.com $134.31 1 $134.31
TIANSE Binding Machine, 21-Holes, 450 Sheets, Comb Binding Machines with Starter Kit 100 PCS 3/8'' Comb Binding Spines, Comb Binder Machine Book Maker Perfect for Letter Size, A4, A5 or Smaller Sizes • Amazon Business $43.69 1 $43.69

Materials cost

$178.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.18

Total project goal

$247.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$247.85

1 Donor

-$247.85

Donations toward project cost

-$210.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.18

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$0.00

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