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Completed: My Kids Love Berenstain Bears!

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"I teach a special needs classroom for emotionally disturbed students in a low-income, high-need neighborhood in San Francisco.

This is a new classroom and I am just getting started on my classroom library. Our school library has a Berenstain Bears book, The Big Road Race, and my kids read it over a... " MORE

"I teach a special needs classroom for emotionally disturbed students in a low-income, high-need neighborhood in San Francisco.

This is a new classroom and I am just getting started on my classroom library. Our school library has a Berenstain Bears book, The Big Road Race, and my kids read it over and over.

It is a very special thing to find books that kids love. Reading comes easiest for kids when they are motivated and want to know what is happening in a book. When we found that the school library didn't have any other books by Jan and Stan Berenstain, we decided to try to find a way to get some for our classroom.

These books provide a connection for my students to reading; they are of interest to them and so they are motivated to read. They are at an appropriate reading level for students as well.

I told them about DonorsChoose and how there are kind and generous people out there who enjoy making dreams a reality for students just like them.

My students need 32 Berenstain Bears books for our classroom library. The cost of this proposal is $195, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Nov 14, 2009
Dear Al, 
The Berenstain Bears books have arrived and we are so excited! I keep a little classroom library and these books are a highlight of my collection! Our school library only has a few titles and there are so many to choose from. I am happy to say we have a large percentage of the available titles now.
My kids really love these books. They are a lot of fun for them to read, and teach social skills in a way that is engaging and enjoyable. Each book contains a valuable life lesson and the pictures and stories are of high interest. Thank you so much. You have made a difference.

With gratitude,
Mrs. M.

Mrs. M. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 4, 2009
Dear Al, 
I just got word that you donated a stack of Berenstain Bears books to my classroom.
I am home sick today so this was great news.
I have found in my teaching journey that for some kids, these books are wonderful. My population of students finds comfort in consistency and repetition, and when they find a book they love, it is so great that the authors of these books have such a prolific offering. The lively illustrations, high-interest and relevant stories, and readability make them a powerful tool in building the foundations for lifelong readers.

With gratitude,
Mrs. M.

On Nov 4, 2009, Mrs. M. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Stephanie M. (volunteer) on Oct 20, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
John C. (associate) on Oct 21, 2009
Al from San Francisco, CA gave on Nov 4, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 4, 2009
The teacher Mrs. M. on Nov 4, 2009
Purchased the books for Mrs. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 4, 2009
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. M.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 4, 2009
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. M. 7 days ago
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