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Ms. Scott from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready For Reading

My students need a library book organizer and Multicultural Stories Paperback Library to display, store, and have easy access to their books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Scott's classroom raised $554

This project is fully funded

Three ways to become a better reader: Read, Read, Read! I currently teach in an Early Childhood Special Education Program that serves students that are 3 to 5 years of age with disabilities. The students in my classroom are eager to learn and I am excited at the possibility of getting the children new resources to build on their love for learning.

Story time is an important time in my school day; however, my classroom library needs a serious makeover. Many books are worn and some are even missing pages due to normal wear and tear. Funding is limited at my school so you do not always receive what you need, when you need it.

We would absolutely love a books for a new classroom library. What is great about the library storage unit is that I will be able to sort their books into topics of interest. The children will have easy access to books of their choice and have them displayed in a sturdy and colorful unit.

With your help, reading time will continue to be one of my children's favorite part of the day as well as a time to foster a love for reading. Thank you in advance for all that you are doing in the lives of so many children in need.

Ms. Scott Wentworth Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DG429 - Heavy-Duty Mobile Book Organizer • Lakeshore Learning $299.00 1 $299.00
RR850X - Multicultural Stories Paperback Library • Lakeshore Learning $89.50 1 $89.50

Materials cost

$388.50

Vendor shipping charges

$38.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$454.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.66

Total project goal

$553.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$553.66

4 Donors

-$534.12

Donations toward project cost

-$454.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.54

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$0.00

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