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Ms. Thomas from Memphis, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Book Nook

Help me give my students a chance to explore the world through reading and discovery. To truly foster a love of learning and ensure every student thrives, we require specific resources that go beyond the standard curriculum options.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $1,033

This project is fully funded

My Project

My third-grade class is a vibrant community of young learners, each with unique potential. I love witnessing their curiosity blossom as they explore new concepts and develop their skills. To foster this growth, my classroom needs specific resources such as phonics activities and nonfiction readers that support their learning journey. A well-stocked classroom library is crucial for nurturing a love of reading and building literacy skills. Phonics instruction is the cornerstone of early literacy development. These hands-on resources will make learning engaging and help students understand the relationship between sounds and letters. A comfortable learning environment with floor pillows is essential for student well-being and focus.

Ms. Thomas Douglass K-8 Optional School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Hands-On Phonics Learning Bundle (K-Gr. 3) - Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $417.05 1 $417.05
Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Fumete 24 Pcs 16 Inch Square Floor Pillows Cushions for Kids and Toddlers Flexible Seating for Classroom 3.6 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home Daycare Preschool Yoga and Meditation (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Level 2 Nonfiction Readers for Kids, Ages 5+ - Set of 8 Educational Science and Nature Books for Early Elementary, Classroom Library Books Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86

Materials cost

$802.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$877.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.81

Total project goal

$1,032.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,032.05

6 Donors

-$1,020.28

Donations toward project cost

-$877.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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