Help me give my students a reading area where they can feel comfortable.
$584 goal
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
My Project
Dear Donors
I am starting anew in a new district and a new grade.
I have the privilege of teaching reading to 5th graders. My vision is to have a beautiful reading area where students feel comfortable and fosters a love of reading. I am asking for book shelfs to store books and rugs for students to lounge on. Comfort is a vital part of reading, if the students cannot relax they are less likely to read. I have also included various decor items to ad to the ambience of the space to really give it an open and inviting space for all my students.
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
150 students impacted
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Rolling Storage Utility Cart Organizers with 8 Drawers and Wooden Tabletop for Living Room,Office,Classroom,Craft Room,Bedroom,Dorm,Green
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$59.99
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30PCS Magnetic Eucalyptus Bulletin Board Border Green Leaves Magnetic Border Strips for Classroom Whiteboard,Chalkboard Wall,Refrigerator Decor(Only Including Border)
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$16.99
2
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Akro-Mils 26-Drawer Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization, Bead Organizer, Building Bricks Storage, Teacher Toolbox, Makeup Organizer, 20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 10-Inch H, 10124 White
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XunYee 6 Pcs 35.4 ft Flower Garlands Hanging Wildflower Garlands Floral Vines Artificial Fake Flower Vines Faux Silk Wildflower Decor for Home Garden Spring Summer Wedding Party Wall Arch(Wildflower)
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$27.99
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Eucalyptus Die-Cut Magnetic Border
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$24.99
1
$24.99
KICMOR Rugs for Bedroom Living Room, 3x5 Fluffy Soft Checkered Shag Area Rug Fuzzy Shaggy Plush Bedside Small Carpet, Sage Green and White Rug for Kids Boys Girls Dorm Nursery Home Decor Aesthetic
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$21.89
1
$21.89
Leinuosen 2 Pcs Classroom Door Window Cover Curtains Blackout Lockdown Shades for Glass Doors Window Covering Darkening Blackout Drapes for Nursery Teacher Office Decor 8 x 36 Inches (Eucalyptus Leaf)
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$17.99
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$17.99
AOBKIAT Party Decorations Paper Lanterns Set,12PCS Sage Green Brown Chinese Japanese Hanging Paper Lantern for Green Boho Wedding,Birthday,Baby Shower,Bridal Showers,Neutral Party Decor
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$16.99
1
$16.99
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 30lbs+ Magnet Hook 2025 Cruise Cabin Ship Essentials Heavy Duty Strong Magnets Refrigerator Fridge Hanging for Classroom Beach Vacation Kitchen Grills Home 20 Pack (Silver)
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$15.99
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ShowDraven Green Classroom Reading Book Corner Decor, Cool Kids Read Books Banner, Retro Green and Grey Checkered Wall Flag for Kids Room Classroom Reading Room Corner Decor, 20x30 Inch
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$15.99
1
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Satefello 2 Packs Artificial Eucalyptus with Flowers,Fake Garland for Wedding, Faux Greenery Garland Vines Table Runner,Summer Floral Decorations for Hanging,Wedding Backdrop,Indoor
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$15.99
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XYDEG Green Nursery Decor,Sage Green Inspirational Canvas Banner, Classroom Decor You Are Loved Playroom Kids Room Wall Decor,Homeschool Toddler Bedroom Decor Canvas Hanging Pennant Flag Banner
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$11.99
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ARTKAIKE Fake Vines for Room Decor(12 Pack 84 Feet) Aesthetic Artificial Plant Ivy Leaves Hanging Greenery Garlands for Home Bedroom Wall Wedding Party Decor
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$5.99
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$11.98
Whaline 9 Sheets Hanging Greenery Vine Window Cling Stickers Green Eucalyptus Leaves Window Decals Watercolor Reusable Decoration for Spring Summer Party Home Classroom
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$9.99
1
$9.99
JarThenaAMCS Boho Book Window Clings Inspirational Window Stickers Double Sided Motivational Glass Decals for Classroom Library Nursery Decor, 6 Sheet
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$7.99
1
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Materials cost
$424.69
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$34.61
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$495.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$87.47
Total project goal
$583.14
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