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Ms. Ross from Ravenel, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Class Library That Represents MY Students!

Help me give my students books that teach and value inclusion and diversity. In today's climate, it is more relevant than ever to make sure that our children are REPRESENTED in EVERY aspect of our classroom, especially literature!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ross's classroom raised $987

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My Students

My class is an Advanced Studies Kindergarten class. We are a unique partial magnet program that serves the Title I school and surrounding rural areas. This program gives children from all cultures and incomes an opportunity to learn and thrive at higher levels.

Learning in my classroom is interactive, engaging, and fun!

Our lessons are taught using creative, hands-on activities and student-directed explorations in a safe, comfortable, and inclusive learning environment. I try to incorporate the students’ interests into the curriculum to make learning more meaningful for them. We offer the children a variety of opportunities to explore new ideas and be challenged with new experiences that engage budding readers, writers, scientists, mathematicians and artists.

Passion is the most important quality a teacher can bring to the classroom. Education in early childhood is an incredible journey, and I want my students to love coming to school everyday. My classroom is a safe place where the child’s imagination and creativity is valued and encouraged. In my class, we celebrate and honor childhood because it is the foundation for a person’s future development!

My Project

In today's climate, it is more important than ever to have diversity featured and celebrated in the classroom! Last year, as I went through my library, I noticed that most of the books I had were older and featured white or caucasian children. It broke my heart for my students. It was then that I began to collect books featuring culturally and racially diverse characters, reflecting my students!

Every child deserves to look at a book, and see themselves in the characters!

Please help me to provide these experiences for my students! This project will give me the books to fill my classroom with literature that supports and celebrates our diversity and differences!

Ms. Ross E.B. Ellington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ravenel, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

16 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Portable Project Case, 6 Pack, Clear • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97
EOOUT 24pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Zip Envelopes Files Zipper Folders, A4 Size/Letter Size, 10 Colors, for School, Office • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
AmazonBasics Letter Size Sheets Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack • Amazon Business $7.27 5 $36.35
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $6.43 5 $32.15
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Folders, Blue, 25 per Box (32005) • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
TT136 Neon Sort Store Book Totes Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
Novelinks Photo Case 4" x 6" Photo Box Storage - 16 Inner Photo Keeper Photo Organizer Cases Photos Storage Containers Box for Photos (Multi-Colored) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Marvel Education Co MTC-125 Marvel Education African American Family Doll Set • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
SUNEE Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack - Reusable & Oversized 10" x 14" - Clear Durable Plastic Sleeves with 2 Rings for Classroom Organization, Teacher and School Supplies • Amazon Business $19.65 1 $19.65
Sometimes People March • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Magical Yet • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sulwe • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Black Is a Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $15.09 1 $15.09
How I'm Feeling - 54 Sentence Completion Cards to Get Children Talking About Their Feelings - Ideal for Parents, Teachers, Therapists and More - by Impresa • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Wooden Reading Blocks | [5] Sets of Fun, Educational Spinning Alphabet Manipulative Blocks for Children w/ Easy-Grip Handles | STEM & Montessori Approved Toy for Pre-Kindergarten Boys & Girls Gift • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Growth Mindset Activities for Kids: 55 Exercises to Embrace Learning and Overcome Challenges • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Saturday • Amazon Business $13.73 1 $13.73
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
24 Pack Magnetic Clips, Magnetic Metal Clips • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Breaking News • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Vkey 1000pcs (500 Pair Sets) 20mm Diameter Sticky Back Coins Hook & Loop Self Adhesive Dots Tapes White-Delivery by FBA • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Let the Children March • Amazon Business $11.86 1 $11.86
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.53 1 $11.53
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level B: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.31 1 $11.31
Last Stop on Market Street • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sami vs The Negative Voice • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Purture All-purpose Magnetic Hooks, Creative Magnetic Hooks, Super Strong Magnetic Hooks, Colorful Magnetic Hooks, Powerful Magnetic Hooks, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
When Virona the Corona Came to Town • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Let's Talk About Race • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$734.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.94

Sales tax

 $51.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.98

Total project goal

$986.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.51

17 Donors

-$955.62

Donations toward project cost

-$838.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.89

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