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Mrs. Moore from Tacoma, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Pages, Shaping Futures: Our Classroom Library Project!

Help me give my students a classroom library where every book sparks joy, not frustration!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Moore's classroom raised $731

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to you today with an urgent need and a heartfelt request to help replenish the heart of our kindergarten classroom library. Our current collection, unfortunately, has suffered significant damage from enthusiastic little hands and is now largely unusable. This creates a barrier for our young learners in accessing the fundamental joy and educational benefits that a vibrant classroom library provides.

Imagine a child reaching for a book, eager to dive into a new adventure, only to find pages missing or the story obscured by damage.

This disheartening experience can dampen their enthusiasm for reading and hinder their developing literacy skills. We believe that every child deserves access to books that are not only captivating but also in good condition, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the world of stories without distraction.

When children are genuinely interested in books, a remarkable transformation occurs. They begin to explore new worlds, encounter diverse characters, and develop a deeper understanding of language and the world around them. This early engagement with reading ignites their imagination, expands their vocabulary, enhances their comprehension skills, and cultivates a lifelong love of learning – a cornerstone of future academic and personal success. A vibrant and inviting classroom library filled with new and engaging books will directly support these crucial developmental areas.

By contributing to our classroom library project, you will be directly investing in the literacy development and future success of my kindergarten students. You will be helping us create a space where they can discover the joy of reading with books that are as exciting and vibrant as their imaginations. Thank you for considering supporting our young readers and helping us build a treasure trove of stories that will open up a world of possibilities for them.

Mrs. Moore Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Little Leveled Reader Super Set • Amazon Business $101.33 1 $101.33
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
On Strike Box Set 2, Books 9-16: Books on Strike, Tablets on Strike, Paints on Strike, Play Dough On Strike, Markers on Strike, Highlighters on Strike, Sharpeners on Strike, Desks on Strike • Amazon Business $47.91 1 $47.91
Pete the Cat: 9 book Set • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
School Zone Start to Read! 15-Book Set - Progressive Reading Levels 1, 2 and 3: 240 Pages, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Beginning Readers, Ages 4-7 (Start to Read! Book Series) • Amazon Business $41.26 1 $41.26
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $31.79 1 $31.79
60 Easy Phonics Leveled A B C D Gurided Readers Kindergarten Learn to Read LOT - Complete Learn to Read Set • Amazon Business $27.67 1 $27.67
No, David! 5 Book Set (No, David!, Grow Up David!, It's Christmas, David!, David Gets Into Trouble, and David Goes to School) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
That's Not Funny, David! • Amazon Business $14.62 1 $14.62
Grow Up, David! (David Books) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
The Smart Cookie: A Charming Picture Book about Intelligence and Confidence (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
If I Were the Teacher...: A Book About Classroom Rules • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Our School is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
The Bad Seed (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
The Couch Potato (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $8.93 1 $8.93
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!: Over 150 Stickers Inside: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky: Over 150 Spooky Stickers Inside. A Halloween Book for Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
David Smells!: A Diaper David Book • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$532.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $46.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.63

Total project goal

$730.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $730.87

5 Donors

-$730.87

Donations toward project cost

-$621.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.63

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