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Ms. Brough from Austin TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Reading is a Ticket to Everywhere!

My students need books to spark their interest and imagination.

  • $309 goal

This project expired on July 10, 2015.

This project expired on July 10, 2015.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Every morning my students put up their backpacks and immediately grab a book to read. For thirty minutes the room is so quiet you could hear a pin drop. My second graders are reading for pleasure as they begin to develop a life-long love of reading.

My bright, energetic students attend a Title 1 school.

Most are on free lunch and don't always have books at home unless they are provided by our school. They are at an age when they are open to learning and find sharing what they have learned to be exciting and very rewarding. They write their ideas in journals and draw pictures of what they find interesting. They are beginning to grow as readers and writers.

My Project

I envision my students opening a new box of books with a great deal of enthusiasm and interest. The books I have requested are of high interest and on many reading levels. Some are funny, some are informative, and all are the types of books my students love. The books will be read, shared, and enjoyed by all.

A book is such a gift- a gift that keeps on giving.

Second grade is the time that a child can find new worlds in a book. It's such a positive experience for them. I want my students to remember second grade as a time when books became their friends.

Ms. Brough
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Character Education (8 bk set) • AKJ Books $50.23 1 $50.23
Humor (7 bk set) • AKJ Books $33.44 1 $33.44
Newbery Award and Honor Winners (6 bk set) • AKJ Books $32.08 1 $32.08
Ready-to-Read Wonders of America (6 bk set) • AKJ Books $17.48 1 $17.48
National Geographic Angry Birds Star Wars • AKJ Books $16.75 1 $16.75
Biscuit (5 bk set) • AKJ Books $14.56 1 $14.56
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs • AKJ Books $13.13 1 $13.13
Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
I Broke My Trunk! • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
Happy Birthday to You! (Pop-Up) Dr. Seuss • AKJ Books $5.10 1 $5.10
Mr. Putter & Tabby See Stars • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch (pbk) • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr Putter & Tabby Catch The Cold • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race - PB • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make Wish • AKJ Books $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$228.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.25

Total project goal

$308.35

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