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Mrs. Esteban from San Diego CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Waiting for Superman? Here We Come ... Flying with Fluency!

My students need 13 Children's Book Collections and Recordable CDs to create audio books.

  • $395 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Bedtime stories should be a part of every person's childhood. Unfortunately for some children, there isn't anyone who is able to curl up next to them and read a story.

I am lucky enough to teach fabulous 4th graders in a school that has a high population of ELL students (English Language Learners).

One of the many things that make our school special is our students' interest in helping others. They recognize and are respectful to those who are in need. This year, we recognize that not everyone is able to enjoy a bedtime story every night.

My Project

There are many children who want to be read to, but may not have someone who can. Regardless of the reason, my students are ready to give them a hand and be their "Superman." One of the areas that my students will be focusing on this school year is improving their reading fluency. Making their reading sound engaging with the right pacing, intonation, phrasing, and expression, will not only improve their comprehension, but will also increase their overall enjoyment. I am hoping to take each book that contains a collection of fun stories from some of our favorite characters, and turn them into audio books created by my students. We will then share these audio books with some of our younger readers and ELL friends.

When there are obstacles that may interfere with a child's need for a bedtime story, there's no need to be "Waiting for Superman." Your generous donation will help improve my students' fluency and allow them to help others enjoy the power of a good book.

Mrs. Esteban
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $21.32 1 $21.32
Munschworks 2: The Second Munsch Treasury Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator), Helene Desputeaux (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $20.26 1 $20.26
Munschworks 3: The Third Munsch Treasury Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator), Vladyana Langer Krykorka (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $20.26 1 $20.26
Munschworks 4: The Fourth Munsch Treasury Robert N. Munsch, Saoussan Askar, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator), Suzanne Duranceau (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $20.26 1 $20.26
The Frances Collection Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban • Barnes and Noble $8.50 1 $8.50
The Sneetches & Other Stories Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.22 1 $10.22
Just a Little Critter Collection Mercer Mayer • Barnes and Noble $8.54 1 $8.54
Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales Ludwig Bemelmans, Anna Quindlen (Introduction) • Barnes and Noble $23.94 1 $23.94
A Treasury of Curious George H. A. Rey, Margret Rey • Barnes and Noble $7.51 1 $7.51
Eloise: The Ultimate Edition Kay Thompson, Hilary Knight (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $27.35 1 $27.35
I Can Read Treasuries Collection Barnes & Noble • Barnes and Noble $51.25 1 $51.25
Jan Brett's Snowy Treasury Jan Brett, Jan Brett (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $20.51 1 $20.51
Aesop's Fables J. Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Jerry Pinkey (Illustrator), Aesop • Barnes and Noble $13.67 1 $13.67
CD-R 48X 80MIN IN SLIM JEWEL CASES -- Sony 80 Min./700MB CD-Recordable Discs; 48x, 30-Pack Slim Jewel Cases • Quill $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$271.58

Vendor shipping charges

$0.18

Sales tax

$24.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$335.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.24

Total project goal

$394.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$394.92

3 Donors

-$394.92

Donations toward project cost

-$335.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.24

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$0.00

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