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Mrs. Fykstra from Sioux City, IA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Corner

Help me give my students an exciting place to foster their love for reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fykstra's classroom raised $258

This project is fully funded

My Project

Reading corners are vital in kindergarten classrooms as they create an environment that fosters a love for reading and learning. We need a bookcase, floor mat, and bulletin board cutouts. These cozy and inviting spaces serve as a retreat where young children can explore books independently, unleashing their imaginations and developing essential literacy skills. Reading corners offer a quiet and comfortable setting that encourages children to engage in books, enhancing their concentration and focus. Moreover, they provide opportunities for children to develop social skills as they can share stories with their peers and engage in discussions about their favorite books. Reading corners in kindergarten not only cultivates a lifelong passion for reading but also lay the foundation for academic success and a thirst for knowledge.

Mrs. Fykstra Leeds 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.

Sioux City, IA View local requests

More than half of 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

23 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IOTXY Wooden Open Shelf Bookcase - 3-Tier Floor Standing Display Cabinet Rack with Legs, 8 Cubes Bookshelf, Tiffany-Green • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
EPONGEKIT Area Rug Non-Slip Floor Mat Twirl Paint 70s Retro Colors Abstract Fluid Backgrounds Indoor Outdoor kids Room Carpet Runner Rug Home Decor Doormat Yoga Mat Patio Mat, Multi7, 47 x 63 in • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Carson Dellosa Colorful 45 Piece Vinyl Records Bulletin Board Cutouts, Colorful Vinyl Records Bulletin Board Decorations, Paper Records Music Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$174.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.69

Total project goal

$257.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$257.94

3 Donors

-$257.94

Donations toward project cost

-$219.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.69

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$0.00

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