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Ms. Panganiban from Henderson, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Panganiban's classroom raised $372

Small Library, Big Dreams for My Special Learners

Help me give my students the gift of books and a classroom library they’ll love. Every donation helps us #FillTheShelf with stories that inspire learning and imagination. Thank you for supporting our classroom!

My Project

My classroom is full of amazing students with special learning needs who are eager to explore and grow. Unfortunately, our school does not currently have a library, which makes access to books very limited for my students.

Because of this, I am hoping to build a small classroom library where my students can easily choose books, explore stories, and develop a love for reading.

Having books available in our classroom will allow them to practice reading daily, build vocabulary, and strengthen their confidence as learners.

Many of my students benefit from hands-on and visual learning, and books are a powerful way to support their development. A classroom library will give them a safe and welcoming space to discover stories, practice important literacy skills, and enjoy reading at their own pace.

With your support through DonorsChoose, we can #FillTheShelf and give my students the opportunity to experience the joy of books every day. Every donation helps bring new stories and learning opportunities into our classroom.

Thank you for supporting my students and helping them grow as readers!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Panganiban Signature Preparatory School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Henderson, NV 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books • Amazon Business $101.75 1 $101.75
Bark, George: An Award-Winning Picture Book About a Dog Who Can't Bark • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dinos Love Donuts (Mythical Feasts) • Amazon Business $14.26 1 $14.26
Who Pooped on Me? • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
This Book Is Perfect!: A Funny And Interactive Story For Kids (Finn the Frog Collection) • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
The Cool Bean: A Funny School Story About Kindness and Being Yourself for Children (Ages 4–8) (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group) • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience (A Million Mistakes Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space (National Center for Youth Issues) • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: A Silly Circular Story About a Mouse and a Craving for Cookies Late Into the Night • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
The Couch Potato: A Funny Story About Balance and Trying New Things for Kids (Ages 4–8) • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11
See, Touch, Feel: Colors • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
The Sour Grape: A Story to Help Kids Let Go of Grudges and Practice Forgiveness • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
How to Catch a Garden Fairy: A Magical Springtime Picture Book for Easter! • Amazon Business $5.70 1 $5.70
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28
See, Touch, Feel: ABC: A first sensory alphabet book • Amazon Business $5.15 1 $5.15
How to Catch a Mermaid • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69
How to Catch a Unicorn • Amazon Business $4.47 1 $4.47

Materials cost

$281.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.77

Total project goal

$371.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$371.81

1 Donor

-$371.00

Donations toward project cost

-$315.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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