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Mrs. Lisk from Flint, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Lisk's classroom raised $379

Michigan Mania for Munchkins

My students need Fiction & non-fiction books about our state, Michigan.

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Mrs. Lisk Washington Elementary School
Flint, MI Grades 3-5

My Students

"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you!". That is Michigan's motto which is on our flag. I have been privileged to travel this great state, unfortunately my students rarely leave their Eastside neighborhood. Resources to truly discover our state would bring our study of Michigan Alive!

My classroom is in an inner-city public school.

This Michigan school is in one of the poorest cities in our state. Our learning community is made up of 34 students, 13 who are bilingual. Our school, which is the oldest in the district, serves over 400 students, most who are very poor. Regardless, they are eager to learn and love to be read to. We start most of our social studies learning time with a book about our topic of study. These books are also for students to read, or use for research at school. Students can check them out to read at home. Our reading material about Michigan isn't available. We use old textbooks that aren't up to date. The resource materials that go with the textbook are no longer available. Online access for students is very limited, so research materials aren't readily available.These books will serve students for years to come at our school.

My Project

Literacy based instruction brings a whole new world of learning to kids. Instead of reading old text books, and answering questions at the end of the chapter, or just fill in the blanks on the workbook pages, (boring....) we can use books as an effective and fun way to learn. Using the literature allows in depth discussions. We use this theme based style of learning to allow us to include content areas such as reading, writing, science and math as we read & write about Michigan. Activities include: Research projects that use photos, graphs, and narratives, projects where they will use real life skills to provide clear and detailed information about our state, engaging in the writing the process, arranging graphs and picture as a way to provide more information, and creating a PowerPoint to integrate technology. Various styles of learning are addressed as we read, listen, discuss, sing, dance, write poetry & research projects which meet all the needs of all of my kids!

Your support for our project will purchase the much needed books to use in our Studies about Michigan.

Can you imagine learning about your state with outdated materials, boring dittos and workbook pages. Perhaps being able to learn about Michigan using literature based activities will motivate my students to travel and discover our "Great Lakes State" Please help my students to learn using this exciting and hands on style of learning. Please give us your support, I promise to give mine.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

34 students impacted 19 donors
Mrs. Lisk Washington Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flint, MI View local requests

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

34 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Michigan Johannah Haney • Barnes and Noble $25.58 1 $25.58
Michigan (From Sea to Shining Sea Series) Elizabeth M. Johnson • Barnes and Noble $6.79 1 $6.79
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Michigan Bathroom Readers • Barnes and Noble $12.14 1 $12.14
The Magnificant Michigan Coloring Book Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $3.37 5 $16.85
Michigan "Jography": A Fun Run Thru Our State! Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.79 1 $6.79
Michigan Classic Christmas Trivia Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $12.77 1 $12.77
The Michigan Experience Pocket Guide Carole Marsh, Gallopade International • Barnes and Noble $5.93 3 $17.79
Michigan Native Americans Carole Marsh, Manufactured by Gallopade International • Barnes and Noble $6.79 1 $6.79
My First Book about Michigan Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.79 2 $13.58
Michigan History Marcia Schonberg • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
All Around Michigan Alexandra Fix • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
Hidden Michigan Anne Margaret Lewis, Janis Campbell, Wendy Popko (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.39 1 $15.39
Michigan Facts and Symbols Emily McAuliffe • Barnes and Noble $25.06 1 $25.06
Michigan Native Peoples Marcia Schonberg • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
The Night Before Christmas in Michigan ( The Night Before Christmas Series) Johanna Smith, Shauna Mooney Kawasaki (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.55 1 $4.55
People of Michigan Marcia Schonberg • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
Uniquely Michigan Nichole Thieda • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
I'm a Michigan Kid Passport Gary Bower, Jan Bower • Barnes and Noble $3.37 5 $16.85
Look and See Michigan With Me Kathy-Jo Wargin, Ed Wargin • Barnes and Noble $11.32 1 $11.32
Michigan Plants and Animals Marcia Schonberg • Barnes and Noble $8.03 1 $8.03
What's in the Woods: A Michigan Treasure Hunt Mary Blocksma • Barnes and Noble $10.14 1 $10.14
Bunyan and Banjoes: Michigan Songs and Stories Kitty Donohoe, Pasqua Cekola Warstler, Pasqua Cekola Warstler (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $17.05 1 $17.05
Under Michigan: The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils Charles Ferguson Barker, Charles Ferguson Barker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.57 1 $14.57

Materials cost

$282.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$321.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.72

Total project goal

$378.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.14

12 Donors

-$378.14

Donations toward project cost

-$321.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.72

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