Help me give my students an environment where all feel like they want to be!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dowd's classroom raised $405
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I consider the entire student body to my students! I am my school's teacher librarian, and our school library is dynamic. The library is used for not only promoting literacy, but the space may be used for students who are writers one period and scientists the next! Our students range between 11-14 years old, the perfect age to hone in on foundational skills, such as organization and studying. In preparation for high school, many of our students are exploring their interests through our selection of electives, getting the extra help they need from teachers during our weekly tutorial periods, and checking out books on a regular basis.
To support the vision of our school, our library is about learning and exploration.
Students see the library as the hub of our school-- a place where everyone belongs! The library is a safe place for all students, so my goal is to maintain the integrity of our space, while also showing students the library is an another classroom on campus.
My Project
After asking students to provide feedback, many students shared the need for our library to feel more like a library. Currently, the library is a blank canvas with endless possibilities. My goal is to ensure the library is a place that promotes literacy and learning, while also being a place where students feel comfortable, and welcome.
In a time where the library seems less and less relevant, it's important for students to understand that the library is a resource that can be used now and in their future endeavors.
My cart is full of several ways to entice students to visit the library! Posters promoting reading will enhance the look of our library, as well as make students feel welcome! Likewise, hanging a "welcome" banner will let students know that they belong. For the pamphlet holder, this will be used for bookmarks. Each month, the library promotes various reading missions (i.e. genres, social initiatives, etc) and the use of bookmarks is a way to advertise what's happening in the library. The holder will give students a specific spot for easy access. Moreover, to complete our reading nook, the rug will allow for flexible seating. Students can get comfortable on the rug to read their books! Lastly, borders, and letters will allow for the creation of bulletin boards in the library, so information can be not only aesthetically pleasing but easily accessed.
In my experience, students appreciate and value an educational space that they know the teacher put an extra effort into creating. My cart reflects the effort being made to make the library the learning hub of the school!
Poe Boy 8x10 inch Literary Art Print by Pithitude
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Gabby's Choice All The Cool Kids are Reading - 11x14 Unframed Art Print - Great Classroom/Library Decor
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
We Lose Ourselves In Books - 11x14 Unframed Art Print - Great Gift to Book Lovers and Library Decor, Also Makes a Great Gift Under $15 (Printed on Paper, Not Wood)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Damdekoli Peace Love Books Poster, 11x17 Inches, Reading Wall Art Print, Writer Decor, Cute Quote, Literature Educational Library
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Book Art Print Poster Decor, Bookish Gifts, Book Lover, Reading Nook, Introvert Gift
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
The Outsiders Movie Poster 11x17 inches Style B
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Welcome Banner Burlap - First Day of School Banner - Teacher Banner - Classroom Decor- Back to School Decorations - Office Decor - Welcome Banner for Party
• Amazon Business
STE9872 - Black Scalloped Border
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$3.99
2
$7.98
Andaz Press Library Wall Art, Everyone is a reader. Some just haven't found their favorite book yet, 8.5x11-inch Books, Reading Quotes Office Home, Classroom Gift Print, 1-Pack, UNFRAMED
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Walt Whitman Print Leaves of Grass
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
Materials cost
$283.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.96
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.26
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$343.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.70
Total project goal
$404.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$404.69
1 Donor
-$404.69
Donations toward project cost
-$343.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Dowd and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
