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Ms. Tamaño from Tyler, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Pages, Big Dreams

Help me give my students a cozy, engaging reading corner filled with books, comfortable seating, and learning materials to foster a lifelong love for reading, boost literacy skills, and spark their imaginations.

  • $742 goal

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

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

Creating a vibrant and engaging reading corner in our kindergarten classroom will provide learners with a space where their imaginations can soar and their love for books can take root. The cozy, comfortable environment, complete with colorful cushions, child-sized seating, and a bookshelf organizer filled with age-appropriate books, will encourage students to independently explore literature. By incorporating tactile learning materials, story time props, and visual aids, we will foster a multisensory approach that captivates young minds and strengthens early literacy skills. This inviting space will not only be a haven for quiet reading but also a dynamic area for collaborative storytelling and imaginative play.

Our goal for this project is to cultivate a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

We aim to create a supportive environment where every child, regardless of their background or reading level, feels confident and motivated to engage with books. What makes our students special is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. Many of them come from diverse backgrounds and may not have access to extensive reading materials at home. Providing a well-equipped reading corner ensures that all students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in stories, build vocabulary, and develop crucial reading comprehension skills. With your support, we can inspire a generation of confident, enthusiastic readers who see books as gateways to endless adventures and knowledge.

Ms. Tamaño Orr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Tyler, TX 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AdirKids Book Shelf Organizer for Kids - 5 Tier Wooden Nursery Book Shelves Storage for Childrens Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $97.97 2 $195.94
Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Room (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
hand2mind Finger Focus Highlighter, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, Guided Reading Strips, ADHD Tools, Colored Overlays for Reading, Reading Tools for Kids, Calm Strips, Homeschool Supplies (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $59.65 1 $59.65
I Can Read! Readers - Level 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.50 1 $52.50
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 2 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 1 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
48 Pcs Reading Phones for Classroom Whisper Dyslexia Colorful Tools for Kids Reading Guided Strips Mini Magnifying Glass for Speech Therapy Tool Helps with Dyslexia for Kids and Teachers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hal Leonard Making Sight Reading Fun! (Choral Games for Students and Teachers) B • Music & Arts $12.99 1 $12.99
The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$589.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.28

Total project goal

$741.85

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