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 Project
My first graders shine every day and are strong leaders and team players. They are hands-on learners who thrive on interaction and experience. A fun way to get them excited about reading is to implement a reading buddy. Reading to a book buddy not only gives them time to practice reading aloud in a judgment-free environment, but it also makes reading exciting and something to look forward to.
Reading buddies allow students to practice reading skills, such as describing illustrations or pointing out sight words, in a fun and relaxed manner.
Adding these book buddies will benefit literacy and boost reading confidence. This is a great way to set them up for reading success. The bins will help store book buddies when they are not being used and will make it easier to rotate them.
More than a third 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
22"x14"x18" Rectangular Extra Large Storage Basket with Lid, Cotton Rope Storage Baskets, Laundry Hamper, Toy Bin, for Toys Blankets Storage in Living Room, Baby Nursery, All Beige
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
Bear Basket, Animal Basket, Large Cotton Rope Basket, Large Storage Basket, Woven Laundry Hamper, Toy Storage Bin, for Kids Toys Clothes in Bedroom, Baby Nursery, Orange Brown 18"x15"
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Bear Basket, Animal Basket, Large Cotton Rope Basket, Large Storage Basket, Woven Laundry Hamper, Toy Storage Bin, for Kids Toys Clothes in Bedroom, Baby Nursery (Beige, 18"x15")
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Knuffle Bunny Soft Stuffed Animal Plush Toy - 12.25”
• Amazon Business
$28.00
1
$28.00
hand2mind Numberblocks Three and Four Playful Pals, Cartoon Plush Toys, Plush Figure Toy, Kids Stuffed Animals, Cute Plushies, Toddler Imaginative Play Toys, Collectible Toys, Preschool Learning Toys
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
MerryMakers Pete The Cat Gets Groovy Soft Cat Stuffed Animal Plush Toy, 14-Inch, from James Dean's Pete The Cat Book Series
• Amazon Business
$18.59
1
$18.59
hand2mind Numberblocks One and Two Playful Pals, Numberblocks Plush, Numberblocks Toys, Cute Plushies, Plush Toys, Cute Stuffed Animals, Preschool Toys, Sensory Toys, Imaginative Play Toys
• Amazon Business
$18.29
1
$18.29
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Blue Plush Toy, 12-Inch
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
MerryMakers The Day The Crayons Quit Green Plush Toy,0 months to 100 months 12-Inch
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Orange Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayons Quit Book Series
• Amazon Business
$14.96
1
$14.96
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Red Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayon's Quit Book Series
• Amazon Business
$14.08
1
$14.08
Materials cost
$276.85
Vendor shipping charges
$39.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$350.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.94
Total project goal
$412.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$412.93
1 Donor
-$275.29
Donations toward project cost
-$234.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$41.29
match offer
-$137.64
Match offer toward project cost
-$116.99
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Vayti Valdes and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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