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Mrs. Littlefield from Charleston, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tales in Totes

Help me give my students book pouches to keep their library books safe and ensure that they are able to easily locate their books.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Littlefield's classroom raised $330

This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing book pouches for our primary students is a simple yet powerful way to support their reading development and responsibility. When young learners are given a special pouch to carry their library books, it not only protects the books from being lost or damaged, but also gives children a sense of ownership and pride in their reading materials. For many students, their library books represent new worlds to explore and stories that spark imagination — keeping those books safe ensures that these opportunities remain available to every child.

Book pouches also help students learn organization and responsibility at an early age.

Having a designated place for their library books teaches them to take care of school materials, remember their reading assignments, and return books on time. These small habits build lifelong skills that extend far beyond reading — they foster independence, accountability, and respect for shared resources.

Additionally, many of our students take their library books home to read with their families. A durable book pouch helps bridge the school-to-home connection by making it easier for children to transport their books safely. This encourages family engagement in literacy, allowing parents and caregivers to participate in their child’s reading journey without the worry of misplaced or damaged books.

Ultimately, this project is about more than just bags — it’s about nurturing a culture of reading. By providing each child with a book pouch, we’re showing them that reading is valuable, their books are worth protecting, and they are trusted as growing readers. It’s a small investment that can make a big difference in fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Mrs. Littlefield Memminger School Global Studies 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.

Charleston, SC View local requests

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 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lincia 48 Pcs Nylon Book Pouch Bags with Stitched Handle and Clear Name Tag Pockets, Book Bags for Kids, Classroom, School, Homework, Protector Store Reading Supplies, 11.8 x 9.8 Inch • Amazon Business $57.59 4 $230.36

Materials cost

$230.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.42

Total project goal

$329.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $329.48

4 Donors

-$299.96

Donations toward project cost

-$280.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.52

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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