I teach in a gifted center that serves students from across our district. These students are like sponges; constantly asking questions and wanting to learn about everything! We do not have a school library so teachers must buy or borrow books to use in our classrooms. Having a variety of nonfiction books for my students to browse and for me to use in my instruction would enhance student learning and spark interest in the world around them. Some of the titles included in my project, such as “Hidden Figures” and “Mae Among the Stars” are ones that I have used previously but had to borrow. Having the books permanently would allow students access to them year-round. Other books are related to units I teach, but do not have many books to support. These books would bring to life social studies and science concepts so much better than computer information alone.
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
Kaplan Early Learning Teacher Favorites Books - Set of 7
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$55.76
1
$55.76
3 Book Set: STEM Leaders - Mother of Sharks, Mae Among the Stars, Hidden Figures (hardcover) - featured picture books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$50.00
1
$50.00
Jump Library Ecosystems -Amazing and Diverse Places STEM Books - Set of 6
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$49.46
1
$49.46
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$48.00
1
$48.00
National Geographic Readers Collection - 9 Book Set - Collection
• AKJ Education
$36.43
1
$36.43
Materials cost
$239.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.54
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$289.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.14
Total project goal
$340.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$340.92
1 Donor
-$152.51
Donations toward project cost
-$144.88
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$7.63
match offer
-$170.47
Match offer toward project cost
-$144.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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