Do you remember the first book that really grabbed your attention and made you want to read? I do! That is the experience that I want to give to my wonderfully energetic group of Kindergarteners. I teach in a culturally eclectic school that is in a high need community and where a large population of our students are non-native English speakers.
Many of my students, especially the boys in my class, have a fixation on video games and action packed television and movies. The access to these fast paced images has stifled the students' desires and interests in books. Without the interest, there is no motivation to practice the skills that they have learned. Without the practice, they will have a much harder time achieving success in the upper grades.
What we need in my classroom are more books that are of higher interest to my students. There are so many new book topics and formats available that will really hook children into reading. With a variety of books at the early reading levels, non-fiction books and graphic novels, the students can have the chance to learn and grow as readers.
With your help, you will make it possible for my students to become lifelong readers and lifelong learners. Your generosity will open up many windows in the future for these children.
Arthur's Birthday Surprise Marc Brown
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Postcards From Buster: Buster's Sugartime (L2): First Reader Series Marc Brown
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Don't Go in There! Veronika Martenova Charles, David Parkins (Illustrator)
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Arthur's Fire Drill (Arthur Adventures Series) Brown
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Clifford and the Halloween Parade (Hello Reader! Series, Level 1) Norman Bridwell, Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)
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Clifford for President Scholastic, Tom LaPadula (Illustrator), Norman Bridwell
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Clifford's Valentines (Hello Reader! Series) Norman Bridwell, Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)
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The Biggest Easter Egg (Clifford's Big Red Reader Series) Sonia Sander, The Artifact Group (Illustrator), Staff of The Artifact Group (Illustrator), Norman Bridwell
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The Big Itch (Clifford Big Red Readers Series) Alison Inches, Robbin Cuddy (Illustrator)
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Clifford Makes a Friend (Hello Reader! Series) Norman Bridwell, Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)
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Postcards From Buster: Buster Hunts for Dinosaurs (L1): First Reader Series Marc Brown
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Postcards from Buster: Buster Catches a Wave Marc Brown, Marc Tolon Brown (Illustrator)
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Buster and the Giant Pumpkin: Reading Level 1 (Postcards from Buster Series) Marc Brown
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Postcards From Buster: Buster Changes His Luck (L3): First Reader Series Marc Brown
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Buster and the Dance Contest (Postcards from Buster Series, Level 2) Marc Brown
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The Case of the Missing Monkey (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #1) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
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The Case of the Climbing Cat (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #2), Vol. 2 Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
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High and the Flighty (Time Warp Trio Series) Jon Scieszka, Catherine Hapka, Lisa Rao, Adapted by Catherine Hapka, Adapted by Lisa Rao
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In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Alvin Schwartz, Dirk Zimmer (Illustrator)
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Super Fly Guy Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
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Watch Out, William! Kady MacDonald Denton
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Captain Pepper's Pets Sally Grindley, David Parkins, David Parkins (Illustrator)
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Bathtime for Biscuit (My First I Can Read Book Series) Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator)
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Frog and Toad Are Friends: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Arnold Lobel, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
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Morris Goes to School: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) B. Wiseman, B. Wiseman (Illustrator), Bernard Wiseman (Illustrator)
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Danny and the Dinosaur: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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The Horse in Harry's Room (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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Sammy the Seal: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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No More Monsters for Me!: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Peggy Parish, Marc Simont, Marc Simont (Illustrator)
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Frog and Toad Together: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Arnold Lobel, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
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Oliver (I Can Read Book Series) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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Little Bear Boxed Set (I Can Read Book Series) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak
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Biscuit Finds a Friend (My First I Can Read Book Series) Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories, Pat Schories (Illustrator)
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A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Book Series) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
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Little Bear (I Can Read Book Series: A Level 1 Book) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
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Biscuit (My First I Can Read Book Series) Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator)
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Soccer Game! (Hello Reader! Series) Grace MacCarone, Meredith Johnson (Illustrator)
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Arthur's Funny Money: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Lillian Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)
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First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers (I Can Read Chapter Book Series) George Shea, Don Bolognese (Illustrator)
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Grizzwold: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 3) Eleanor Coerr, Don Bolognese (Illustrator)
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Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
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The Case of the Scaredy Cats: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Crosby Bonsall, Crosby Bonsall (Illustrator)
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Happy Birthday, Thomas!: (Step into Reading Books Series: A Step 2 Book) Awdry
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Pssst! Adam Rex
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Time to Be Brave, Vol. 4 Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
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Owly Volume 3, Flying Lessons Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
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Owly Volume 2, Just a Little Blue Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
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Owly Volume 1, The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
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The Case of the Puzzling Possum (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #3) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
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Materials cost
$366.93
Vendor shipping charges
$36.69
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$430.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$94.39
Total project goal
$524.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$524.39
5 Donors
-$505.88
Donations toward project cost
-$430.00
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