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Mr. Kadera from House Springs, MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Our Classroom Into a Reading Wonderland

Help me give my students bookshelves, reading pillows, and book bins to create an inviting and organized literacy corner for improving their reading skills.

  • $710 goal

This project expired on March 28, 2024.

This project expired on March 28, 2024.

My Project

In our classroom, we're on a mission to ignite a love for reading among our students who are struggling with low reading scores. However, our current environment lacks the essential elements needed to create an inviting literacy corner. We urgently need bookshelves to house our growing collection of books, as well as cozy reading pillows to provide a comfortable and relaxed reading space. Additionally, book bins will help us organize and display the books in an accessible manner, making it easier for our young readers to explore the world of literature. Your support will transform our classroom into a haven for literacy, empowering these students to unlock the magic of reading.

Mr. Kadera House Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5 House Springs, MO View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 5 $224.95
Kids Toy Storage Organizer, 5-Section Bookshelf for Organizing Books Toys, Wooden Storage Cabinet Daycare Furniture for School, Classroom Playroom, Nursery, Kindergarten (Natural) • Amazon Business $99.99 2 $199.98
Nestl Reading Pillow Standard Bed Pillow, Back Pillow for Sitting in Bed Shredded Memory Foam Chair Pillow, Reading & Bed Rest Pillows Light Grey Back Pillow for Bed, Bed Chair Arm Pillow with Pockets • Amazon Business $39.94 2 $79.88
HIGOGOGO Floor Pillow, Square Meditation Pillow for Seating on Floor Solid Thick Tufted Seat Cushion Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Sofa Balcony Outdoor, Navy, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98

Materials cost

$564.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$603.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.46

Total project goal

$709.72

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