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Mrs. Bates from Norman, OK is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Whimsical Reading Nook

Help me give my students book shelves for our classroom library. We have a reading time incorporated in our schedule and my students would greatly benefit from a classroom library.

  • $1,431 goal

This project expired on February 9, 2025.

This project expired on February 9, 2025.

My Project

I am requesting two book shelves. These shelves will help us organize our classroom library, so that students can easily find the books they are looking for. My goal for this project is to create an inviting area where students can be comfortable and can relax while reading. Being a Title one school means that many of our students do not have the funds for books at home. My students have such a fondness for reading they are constantly in the library area. We do not have enough space for the books in the classroom. I believe it is essential for students who have a love for reading to have different genres, so that all students can find something they are interested in. These shelves will really make a difference in the learning of my students.

Mrs. Bates Little Axe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

85 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Select Mobile Adjustable Shelf Bookcase, Double Sided, 48 x 24 x 36 Inches, Birch • School Specialty $495.71 2 $991.42

Materials cost

$991.42

Vendor shipping charges

$99.14

Sales tax

$80.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,216.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$214.63

Total project goal

$1,430.86

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