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Mrs. Summers from Shelbyville, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading is Important!

Help me give my students engaging books for them to build their reading stamina!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Summers's classroom raised $506

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students need to be able to have a book in their hands while they are practicing reading. We see so many resources online now. While they are nice to have, having the text in front of them is so important.

This donation will provide my students with grade levels texts they can hold onto as they practice their reading comprehension.

This project will provide books for my classroom that students will get to take home, practice reading, and return to school. I am also asking for "book in a bags" so students have a designated area to keep their books in. This will help maintain the books cleanliness while giving them some organization while they are carrying books back and forth.

Mrs. Summers Eastside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus Medium Book Pouches Nylon Black Book Bag with Clear Name Tag Pocket Stitched on Handle Reading Preschool Teacher Supplies for Students Classroom School Home, 9.8" x 11.8" (48 Pcs) • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 1 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 2 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
5 Book Set : Roscoe Riley Rules (Roscoe Riley Rules Set, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) • Amazon Business $30.77 1 $30.77
Biscuit 6-Book Set: Biscuit, Biscuit and the Baby, Biscuit Finds a Friend, Biscuit Wins a Prize, Biscuit Wants to Play, and Bathtime for Biscuit (My First I Can Read Books) • Amazon Business $30.60 1 $30.60
Pinkalicious & Fancy Nancy 6 Book Set of 'I Can Read' Level 1 books by Victoria Kann (2011-05-03) • Amazon Business $27.42 1 $27.42
Danny and the Dinosaur and Friends: Level One Box Set: 8 Favorite I Can Read Books! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $26.35 1 $26.35
Princess Posey and the Perfect Present: Book 2 (Princess Posey, First Grader) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Princess Posey and the First-Grade Boys (Princess Posey, First Grader) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Princess Posey and the Next-Door Dog (Princess Posey, First Grader) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Berenstain Bears Take Off! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Princess Posey and the Flower Girl Fiasco (Princess Posey, First Grader) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Flat Stanley and the Lost Treasure (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Little Bear's Friend (An I Can Read Book) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazing Dolphins! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories: Reillustrated Edition. A Halloween Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Zack's Alligator (An I Can Read Book) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Loose Tooth (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Pony Scouts: Runaway Ponies! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure (Princess Posey, First Grader) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Best Seat in First Grade (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Good Egg and the Talent Show (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Little Bear (An I Can Read Book) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
Little Critter: Just Saving My Money (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$393.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.83

Total project goal

$505.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $505.53

1 Donor

-$505.53

Donations toward project cost

-$429.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.83

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