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"I teach 1st grade. Our class includes a large population of Burmese and Thai students. We service a very low-income area that is in high-need of quality educational materials.

My students are very interested in writing like popular authors. I plan to do author's studies on some of their favorite... MORE

"I teach 1st grade. Our class includes a large population of Burmese and Thai students. We service a very low-income area that is in high-need of quality educational materials.

My students are very interested in writing like popular authors. I plan to do author's studies on some of their favorite authors. We will read several titles from each author and then complete research on that author. We will study why the author uses the words that they use and how we can incorporate them in our writing.

We need several titles from Mercer Mayer, Syd Hoff, Jane O'Connor, and Maurice Sendak. These authors write quality literature that is able to be read by first grade students. They also have wonderful topics that first graders find very interesting!

Your help will ensure that my students have a chance to read and listen to quality literature and learn how to write like "real" authors. HIDE

My students need 30 books, by authors such as Maurice Sendak, Syd Hoff, Mercer Mayer, Eve Bunting, and Jane O'Connor. The cost of this proposal is $282, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

Mrs. B.'s Classroom: High Poverty School ?
Region:
North Carolina
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Jul 24, 2009 |
Expires:
Dec 24, 2009
Materials Vendor Price # Total
There Are Monsters Everywhere Mercer Mayer Barnes and Noble $5.98 1 $5.98
New Baby Mercer Mayer Barnes and Noble $2.96 1 $2.96
First Day of School (Little Critter Series) Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
There's Something There! Three Bedtime Classics Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $8.95 1 $8.95
I Was So Mad Mercer Mayer Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
It's Earth Day (Little Critter Series) Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Fly Away Home Eve Bunting, Ronald Himler (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
The Wednesday Surprise Eve Bunting, Donald Carrick (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Day's Work Eve Bunting, Ronald Himler (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
The Wall Eve Bunting, Ronald Himler (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Memory String Eve Bunting, Ted Rand (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $12.80 1 $12.80
Danny and the Dinosaur: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Horse in Harry's Room (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Sammy the Seal: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Who Will Be My Friends? (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Oliver (I Can Read Book Series) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Grizzwold: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Brundibar Maurice Sendak Barnes and Noble $3.99 1 $3.99
Little Bear (I Can Read Book Series: A Level 1 Book) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.55 1 $3.55
Nutshell Library Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $13.56 1 $13.56
Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Book Series) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.55 1 $3.55
Little Bear's Friend (I Can Read Book Series: A Level 1 Book) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.55 1 $3.55
Little Bear's Visit (I Can Read Book Series) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.55 1 $3.55
Little Bear Boxed Set (I Can Read Book Series) Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $9.57 1 $9.57
Bonjour, Butterfly (Fancy Nancy Series) Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Fancy Nancy Series) Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $10.39 1 $10.39
Fancy Nancy Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator), Robin Preiss-Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
Fancy Nancy Sees Stars Jane O'Connor, Ted Enik (Illustrator), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Fancy Nancy's Fashion Parade! Jane O'Connor, Carolyn Bracken (Illustrator), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $19.25
State Sales Tax ? $8.16
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $2.88
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $231.23
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $50.76
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $281.99
3 Donors -$70.00
To Go $211.99

Additional Details

Level:
Grades PreK-2
Teacher's funded projects:
0
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A ?
Subject:
Literacy (in Literacy & Language), Literature & Writing (in Literacy & Language)
Resource:
Books (Essential)
Students reached:
23
Used by future students?
Yes
Project ID:
295153
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Heidi F. (volunteer) on Jul 28, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Jul 29, 2009
"I gave to this project because I wanted these students to have the same access to books as I did when I was young. Hopefully this will help them develop a love for reading. Good luck!"
Alice from Los Angeles, CA gave on Sep 25, 2009
"I gave to this project because these are some special kids with a wonderful teacher. I know they will love the books!!"
Kim from New Bern, NC gave on Nov 4, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Debra from North Carolina gave on Nov 12, 2009
"Thank you so much for giving to my project! I am so excited about ordering these books and reading them to my class. Thank you!"
The teacher Mrs. B. on Nov 12, 2009
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To go: $212
Time left: 33 days
Donors so far: 3

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