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Mr. Manick from Raleigh, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

Help me give my students an opportunity to relax as they expand their reading skills and imagination.

This project expired on February 27, 2026.

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Mr. Manick Fuller G T Magnet Elementary School
Raleigh, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My wonderful students are eager readers who are growing their love for books every day. By adding new and engaging titles to our classroom library, I can help them build their reading stamina, explore new interests, and discover the joy of reading. These books will inspire my students to read more, think deeply, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.I also want to improve the space so that they can feel encouraged to relax as they read in their classroom library. Reading is critically important for 3rd graders because it is a turning point where students shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," which is essential for future academic success. Strong reading skills improve vocabulary, communication, focus, and memory, while also fostering critical thinking and imagination, all of which are vital for understanding more complex subjects in the coming years

More than a third of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 6 donors
Mr. Manick Fuller G T Magnet Elementary School Grades 3-5 Raleigh, NC View local requests

More than a third 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 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Look Into Reading Classroom Rug - Rectangle - 5' 4" W x 7' 8" L • Teachers' School Supply $255.99 1 $255.99
The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set): From the Creator of Dog Man • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 1-4: The Boxcar Children; Surprise Island; The Yellow House; Mystery Ranch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Classroom Must Have Reading Corner for Kids Teacher Special Education Throw Pillows Calming Inspirational with Quotes Fun Saying Words Letters 18x18 Inch Set of 4 Decor Cushion Cases Office Furniture • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The One and Only Ivan - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Ralph S. Mouse - The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Wild Robot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Sarah, Plain and Tall - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (A Middle-Grade Classic About Courage, Friendship, and Forgiveness for Kids Ages 7-10) • Amazon Business $5.04 1 $5.04
Stuart Little • Amazon Business $4.66 1 $4.66
The BFG • Amazon Business $4.52 1 $4.52
Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19
James and the Giant Peach • Amazon Business $3.46 1 $3.46

Materials cost

$375.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.16

Sales tax

 $29.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.61

Total project goal

$550.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $550.76

2 Donors

-$524.36

Donations toward project cost

-$468.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.39

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