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Ms. Wheeler from North Olmsted OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Making Reading Fun

Help me give my students a fun, relaxing and enjoyable way to read books and love them while doing it.

  • $689 goal

This project expired on December 10, 2019.

This project expired on December 10, 2019.

My Students

I am a new 1st grade teacher, but working at the building last year doing title math I know a ton of them that are coming up.

They deserve so much more than I could ever imagine being able to give them!

I love their creativity and their imaginations. I love how they are interested in so many things and they learn new things from each other every day! They are fun, loving and WILD (That's our theme this year).

It amazing me how they show up every day and look forward to being with each other despite their home life. Many come from low-income households, but they show you they still enjoy life. They still make me laugh and smile and show each other that we are a family!

My Project

These objects will allow me to give students comfortable seating options. Bookshelf to store books on and new books that kids will love.

Reading should be enjoyable and relaxing and these items will give my students just that!

I really want my kids to fall in love with reading, even if that means getting to sit down in a super relaxing chair and reading pictures.

First Grade is such a crucial year in a child's schooling. They will either learn to love it or resent it and my goal is to make them LOVE READING.

This project will allow me to create the ultimate reading space. I will use these objects along with others that I already have bought to give them the top-notch nest to read in. I can't wait to see the kids in THEIR reading space enjoying these awesome books!

Ms. Wheeler
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Furinno 11107WH-GR 7 Reversible, 11-Cube, White Green • Amazon Business $44.37 1 $44.37
Alpcour Folding Stadium Seat – Deluxe 6-Position Reclining Waterproof Cushion Chair for Bleachers w/Storage Pocket, Shoulder Carry Strap & Thick Back w/Extra Padding for Superior Support & Comfort • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Alpcour Folding Stadium Seat – Deluxe 6-Position Reclining Waterproof Cushion Chair for Bleachers w/Storage Pocket, Shoulder Carry Strap & Thick Back w/Extra Padding for Superior Support & Comfort • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat by Trademark Innovations (Light Green) • Amazon Business $32.82 1 $32.82
PAGISOFE Soft Shag Green Furry Area Rugs for Living Room Bedroom Kids Room Rug Fluffy Comfy Floor Carpet for Nursery Modern Plush Home Center Decorative Rug Cheap Fur Rug Mat 4' x 5',(Grass Green) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Royexe - Storage Cubes - (Set of 8) Storage Baskets | Features Dual Handles & 10 Window Cards | Cube Storage Bins | Foldable Fabric Closet Shelf Organizer | Drawer Organizers and Storage (Light Grey) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Royexe - Storage Cubes - (Set of 8) Storage Baskets | Features Dual Handles & 10 Label Window Cards | Cube Storage Bins | Foldable Fabric Closet Shelf Organizer | Drawer Organizers and Storage (Grey) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Royexe - Storage Cubes - (Set Of 8) Storage Baskets | Features Dual Handles & 10 Label Window Cards | Cube Storage Bins | Foldable Fabric Closet Shelf Organizer | Drawer Organizers And Storage (Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sterilite 16428012 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $25.91 1 $25.91
Assortment Suede Jungle Animal, 1 dozen, Zoo Party, Favors, Giveaways, Gifts • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
What Should Danny Do? School Day (The Power to Choose Series) • Amazon Business $17.57 1 $17.57
Adventure Planet 5-inch Zoo Animal Plush (Bulk Pack of 12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $17.36 1 $17.36
Look! I Wrote a Book! (And You Can Too!) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying: A Dragon Book To Teach Kids NOT to Lie. A Cute Children Story To Teach Children About Telling The Truth and Honesty. (My Dragon Books) (Volume 15) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
The Sad Dragon: A Dragon Book About Grief and Loss. A Cute Children Story To Help Kids Understand The Loss Of A Loved One, and How To Get Through Difficult Time. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It • Amazon Business $14.31 1 $14.31
Teach Your Dragon About Diversity: Train Your Dragon To Respect Diversity. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Diversity and Differences. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
The Bad Seed • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety: Train Your Dragon To Overcome Anxiety. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids How To Deal With Anxiety, Worry And Fear. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
Train Your Angry Dragon: Teach Your Dragon To Be Patient. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Emotions and Anger Management. (Dragon Books for Kids) (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series) • Amazon Business $12.44 1 $12.44
Linus The Little Yellow Pencil • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
I Can't Do That, YET: Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
The Good Egg • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Perfect • Amazon Business $10.15 1 $10.15
Wordy Birdy • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Bubble Gum Brain • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
Because • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30
Eraser • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$546.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$585.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.24

Total project goal

$688.27

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