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With your support, every student will have the opportunity to read books they love, explore new topics like the American frontier, and continue building a strong foundation in literacy","stateFullName":"California","proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/from-classroom-to-home-growing-readers/10175608/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"imageURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/user/src/u1300231_src.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x504,y0&width=210&height=210&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650490861526","id":10175608,"state":"CA","title":"From Classroom to Home: Growing Readers Every Night Part 5"},{"schoolName":"Haskell Elementary Steam Magnet","city":"Granada Hills","costToComplete":164.68,"teacherName":"Ms. McCormack","fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students access to engaging, high-quality books that will spark their love of reading.","totalPrice":186.45,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"essay":"My first-grade students are eager, curious learners who are just beginning to see themselves as readers. For many of them, books are the gateway to imagination, confidence, and academic success, but access to engaging, high-quality texts makes all the difference.\r\n\r\nI am requesting a diverse collection of new books that will spark excitement and foster a love of reading in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThese requested books include a mix of engaging picture books that reflect my students’ backgrounds, interests, and experiences. With the right books in their hands, students are more motivated to practice essential skills like decoding, comprehension, and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nBy expanding our classroom library, students will have more opportunities to engage with rich, meaningful texts. 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For our next science unit, my students will be learning all about energy, from lighting bulbs to electromagnets! Whenever we start a new unit, I always try to find the perfect book to complement our studies.\r\n\"The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip\" to the rescue! This project will provide my students with copies of this wonderful book, giving us a class set so every student will have their own copy to use and read. Using literature to complement science makes learning come alive! 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They ask thoughtful questions and enjoy imagining what life was like during different time periods.\r\n\r\nProviding each student with a copy of What Was the Gold Rush? will allow them to fully immerse themselves in this important part of California history. Instead of sharing limited materials, each student will be able to follow along, annotate, and participate in meaningful discussions. This book will support reading comprehension while deepening their understanding of the causes and effects of the Gold Rush. 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Hall Elementary School","costToComplete":454.93,"teacherId":8223829,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Asnicar","numDonors":6,"numStudents":115,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the magic of the Harry Potter books! ","totalPrice":813.75,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"For the last month of school, I want to bring a little magic into our classroom by reading the Harry Potter series with my students. This time of year can be exciting but also tiring, and a shared story can keep students engaged and inspired. By turning our classroom into a magical world, students will be able to imagine, discuss, and connect with the characters and lessons in the story. Many of my students have never experienced these books before. With your help, we can end the school year with adventure, imagination, and a love of reading that they will remember long after 5th grade.\r\n\r\nBy donating, you will help place these beloved books into their hands and create a classroom where the joy of reading truly comes to life.","proposalURL":"project/harry-potter-5th-grade/10146707/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"El Cajon, CA","id":10146707,"title":"Harry Potter-5th Grade!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073478_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x706,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740714966152","schoolName":"Alexandria Avenue Elementary School","costToComplete":168.92,"teacherId":9073478,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Martinez","numDonors":2,"numStudents":23,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students exciting books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, and Smile to motivate reluctant readers and build a love for reading in our classroom.","totalPrice":190.68,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students are curious, energetic, and full of personality. They love stories that make them laugh and feel connected to the characters. Many of them become much more engaged in reading when they have access to graphic novels and high-interest books.\r\n\r\nBooks like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, and Smile are some of the most requested in our classroom. These books help motivate reluctant readers, strengthen comprehension, and encourage students to read more often because they truly enjoy the stories.\r\n\r\nMy goal for this project is to build a classroom library filled with books that students are excited to read. When students see books they love, they read more, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading. ","proposalURL":"project/building-readers-one-fun-book-at-a-time/10146744/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10146744,"title":"Building Readers One Fun Book at a Time"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6429132_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x756,y1088&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660161330537","schoolName":"Glassell Park Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Magnet","costToComplete":455.09,"teacherId":6429132,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Valadez","numDonors":6,"numStudents":35,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students more graphic novels in the classroom to have more books for the love of reading.","totalPrice":940.39,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students are curious, thoughtful, and eager to understand the world around them. They ask big questions, engage in meaningful discussions, and bring diverse perspectives shaped by their cultures, experiences, and interests. Many of my students are developing readers who are highly motivated when learning feels relevant and empowering. When given access to high-quality, engaging texts, they rise to the challenge and show incredible growth as critical thinkers and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThe books in this project will provide my students with current, high-interest, and culturally responsive texts that support both academic growth and a love of reading. These resources will be used during independent reading.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, these books will help my students:\r\n- Strengthen reading comprehension skills such as identifying main ideas, analyzing text features, and citing evidence\r\n- Develop academic vocabulary and language skills, especially for English Learners\r\n- See themselves and the world reflected in texts that highlight diverse people, places, and perspectives\r\n- Engage more confidently in discussions, writing tasks, and inquiry-based learning\r\n\r\nAccess to new books will ensure that all students—regardless of reading level—can explore topics that spark their curiosity while practicing essential literacy skills. These books will empower my students to become informed readers who ask questions, seek evidence, and make connections between what they read and their own lives.\r\n\r\nI am also adding a water bottle to this project as well. A reusable bottle will also support our classroom’s commitment to environmental responsibility by reducing single-use plastic waste and encouraging students to develop sustainable habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping create a classroom library that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.","proposalURL":"project/needing-new-and-different-graphic-novels/10156682/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10156682,"title":"Needing New and Different Graphic Novels for 5th"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp626652_orig.jpg?crop=652,653,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588286614079","schoolName":"South Gate Middle School","costToComplete":199.02,"teacherId":626652,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Chamorro","numDonors":2,"numStudents":125,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students their own copy of the timeless classic, \"The Lord of the Flies\" to foster a love of reading!","totalPrice":416.67,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I love that my students read a lot. However, they often consume very brief nonfiction texts through their social media. This year, I embraced a motto,\"no tech, high texts\" in my classroom. Ipads and Chromebooks are tucked away and books and notebooks are out. In the fall semester, we read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and the kids were hooked from beginning to end. Students were able to empathize, make connections, discuss and argue about the theme and topics of the book. I want to continue fostering that love of books by delving into the very exciting and palpable plot of The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. \r\nI can foresee students enthralled by the ethical themes in the book and thus it will be easy to capitalize on this to improve their reading skills by annotating the text to follow how the characters develop over time, evaluate multiple perspectives, discuss themes of morality, violence, and fairness. My students are highly opinionated and often stubborn in a good way. I hope to challenge their thinking with this book, build their stamina for reading longer texts, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Please help me get each student an individual copy! 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The bookmarks serve as visual reminders and motivators to read regularly, while stickers reward their efforts, boosting confidence and enthusiasm. Together, these items create a positive reading environment that encourages consistent practice, helping students develop a lifelong habit of learning and curiosity. My goals for this project are to increase students' reading engagement and enthusiasm, improve their literacy skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading. I aim to motivate students to read more frequently by providing encouraging tools like bookmarks and stickers, create a positive and supportive learning environment, and help each student build confidence in their reading abilities. What makes my students special is their unique curiosity, resilience, and eagerness to learn, which I want to nurture and celebrate through this project. Ultimately, I want to inspire their curiosity and passion for learning, empowering them to reach their full potential throughout their academic journey.","proposalURL":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-inspiring-3/10172072/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Hemet, CA","id":10172072,"title":"Building a Love for Reading: Inspiring 3rd Grade Students"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739591_orig.jpg?crop=2711,2711,x151,y967&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726176757136","schoolName":"Hunt Elementary School","costToComplete":155.05,"teacherId":9739591,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Mejia","numDonors":8,"numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students access to books they can read independently and enjoy.","totalPrice":329.46,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I want to create a classroom library filled with books that inspire a love of reading and support students’ literacy growth. Many of my students come to school eager to explore new stories, and having a wide variety of books will allow them to choose titles that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nA well-stocked classroom library gives students the opportunity to read independently, practice new skills, and engage in collaborative reading activities. By offering books that are diverse, engaging, and grade-appropriate, we can help students build confidence, expand their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide students with a print-rich environment where they can explore stories, discover new ideas, and see themselves reflected in the books they read. 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By connecting literacy with social studies, students will not only learn history—they will experience it in a meaningful and memorable way.","proposalURL":"project/striking-gold-bringing-the-gold-rush-to/10173391/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"San Diego, CA","id":10173391,"title":"Striking Gold: Bringing the Gold Rush to Life Through Books"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8225741_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758002073664","schoolName":"Hoover High School","costToComplete":280.42,"teacherId":8225741,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Leon","numDonors":4,"numStudents":108,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the opportunity to experience Dune in an accessible, engaging way, building confidence while connecting powerful themes to our world and growing as readers and thinkers.","totalPrice":439.25,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students are curious, thoughtful freshmen in our Media, Entertainment, and Technology Academy, where they explore coding, computer science, and video production at a predominately low income school. As I prepare to enter this new academy next year, I am excited to design learning that meets their needs through a technology focused lens. What I love most about my students is their resilience. They continue to try even when learning feels challenging. They think from multiple perspectives, care deeply about others, and truly want to learn, even when they have not always been given the opportunities they deserve.\r\n\r\nWhat if one book could help students understand the technology driven world they are growing up in and give them the skills to question and navigate it?\r\n\r\nWith this project, I hope to bring a class set of Dune and graphic novel versions to support English learners and emerging readers. These resources will help all students access complex ideas, build confidence, and engage in meaningful discussions. By connecting Dune to real world issues and technology, students will strengthen literacy skills while exploring ideas that shape their lives and futures.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than books, it is about giving students the confidence to see themselves as thinkers, readers, and future change makers in a world that needs their voices.\r\n\r\nThis is where confidence begins.\r\n\r\n","proposalURL":"project/from-sand-to-stem-exploring-dune-in-the/10173709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"San Diego, CA","id":10173709,"title":"From Sand to STEM: Exploring Dune in the Tech Classroom"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1300231_orig.jpg?crop=2880,2880,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588691234084","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","costToComplete":141.49,"teacherId":1300231,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kim","numDonors":2,"numStudents":24,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the opportunity to build strong reading habits with books they will love.","totalPrice":195.91,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"Building strong reading habits starts with consistent practice at home. 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Having books of their own allows students to strengthen key reading skills, grow more confident, and begin to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nWhen children are interested in what they’re reading, it becomes an enjoyable part of their day instead of a chore. 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For our next science unit, my students will be learning all about energy, from lighting bulbs to electromagnets! Whenever we start a new unit, I always try to find the perfect book to complement our studies.\r\n\"The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip\" to the rescue! This project will provide my students with copies of this wonderful book, giving us a class set so every student will have their own copy to use and read. Using literature to complement science makes learning come alive! And, with the help of Ms. Frizzle, I'm confident my students will have an absolute blast....and learn all about energy to boot!","proposalURL":"project/electricity-batteries-and-energy-oh-my/10177100/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Tujunga, CA","id":10177100,"title":"Electricity, Batteries and Energy, Oh My!"}]
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They ask thoughtful questions and enjoy imagining what life was like during different time periods.\r\n\r\nProviding each student with a copy of What Was the Gold Rush? will allow them to fully immerse themselves in this important part of California history. Instead of sharing limited materials, each student will be able to follow along, annotate, and participate in meaningful discussions. This book will support reading comprehension while deepening their understanding of the causes and effects of the Gold Rush. 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These resources will be used during independent reading.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, these books will help my students:\r\n- Strengthen reading comprehension skills such as identifying main ideas, analyzing text features, and citing evidence\r\n- Develop academic vocabulary and language skills, especially for English Learners\r\n- See themselves and the world reflected in texts that highlight diverse people, places, and perspectives\r\n- Engage more confidently in discussions, writing tasks, and inquiry-based learning\r\n\r\nAccess to new books will ensure that all students—regardless of reading level—can explore topics that spark their curiosity while practicing essential literacy skills. These books will empower my students to become informed readers who ask questions, seek evidence, and make connections between what they read and their own lives.\r\n\r\nI am also adding a water bottle to this project as well. 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However, they often consume very brief nonfiction texts through their social media. This year, I embraced a motto,\"no tech, high texts\" in my classroom. Ipads and Chromebooks are tucked away and books and notebooks are out. In the fall semester, we read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and the kids were hooked from beginning to end. Students were able to empathize, make connections, discuss and argue about the theme and topics of the book. I want to continue fostering that love of books by delving into the very exciting and palpable plot of The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. \r\nI can foresee students enthralled by the ethical themes in the book and thus it will be easy to capitalize on this to improve their reading skills by annotating the text to follow how the characters develop over time, evaluate multiple perspectives, discuss themes of morality, violence, and fairness. My students are highly opinionated and often stubborn in a good way. I hope to challenge their thinking with this book, build their stamina for reading longer texts, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Please help me get each student an individual copy! 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Many of my students come to school eager to explore new stories, and having a wide variety of books will allow them to choose titles that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nA well-stocked classroom library gives students the opportunity to read independently, practice new skills, and engage in collaborative reading activities. By offering books that are diverse, engaging, and grade-appropriate, we can help students build confidence, expand their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide students with a print-rich environment where they can explore stories, discover new ideas, and see themselves reflected in the books they read. 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As I prepare to enter this new academy next year, I am excited to design learning that meets their needs through a technology focused lens. What I love most about my students is their resilience. They continue to try even when learning feels challenging. They think from multiple perspectives, care deeply about others, and truly want to learn, even when they have not always been given the opportunities they deserve.\r\n\r\nWhat if one book could help students understand the technology driven world they are growing up in and give them the skills to question and navigate it?\r\n\r\nWith this project, I hope to bring a class set of Dune and graphic novel versions to support English learners and emerging readers. These resources will help all students access complex ideas, build confidence, and engage in meaningful discussions. 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In our classroom, students are excited about books; they love listening to stories, exploring new topics, and talking about what they read with their classmates. One book that will spark their curiosity is What Is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?, which introduces students to an important moment in history in an engaging, kid-friendly way. This book also directly supports our CKLA unit about the American frontier, helping students make meaningful connections between what they learn in class and what they read at home. Still, not all of my students have access to books they can take home and enjoy outside of school.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, I want to give each student their own collection of engaging, grade-level books to use during nightly reading time. Having books of their own allows students to strengthen key reading skills, grow more confident, and begin to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nWhen children are interested in what they’re reading, it becomes an enjoyable part of their day instead of a chore. 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