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Mrs. Cardenas from San Luis, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A World of Words

Help me give my students with a variety of texts at different levels and types to support their growth as readers.

  • $646 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

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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 Project

I absolutely love my students' enthusiasm and curiosity! They come to class eager to learn and always bring a unique perspective to every lesson. Whether they're tackling a new book or asking questions about the world around them, their excitement is contagious. Most of my students are English learners, and their perseverance and determination to master a new language while embracing new ideas are truly inspiring. Each student is at a different point in their reading journey, and that’s what makes them so special. They inspire me every day with their creativity, determination, and joy for learning.

By providing a variety of texts at different levels and across different genres, I can meet each of my students where they are in their reading development.

For my English learners, these diverse resources are crucial in helping them build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence in both language and literacy. From picture books for the emerging reader to chapter books that challenge their comprehension skills, these resources will offer each student the opportunity to grow at their own pace. Whether it's through engaging stories, exciting nonfiction topics, or poems that make them think and laugh, these books will help foster a love of reading, build confidence, and improve their skills. With these new resources, my students will be able to explore new worlds, enhance their vocabulary, and become lifelong readers.

Mrs. Cardenas Sun Valley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books • Amazon Business $98.48 1 $98.48
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Tiles with Phonics - Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Earth and Space Science Grade 2: 5-Book Set (Science Readers) • Amazon Business $45.02 1 $45.02
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
National Geographic Readers Level 1 : Caterpillar to Butterfly, Ponies, Frogs, Koalas, Sea Otters, Polar Bears - 6 Book Set • Amazon Business $35.13 1 $35.13
The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Penguin The Very Hungry Caterpillar Children's Book By Eric Carle Grades Pre-school - 3rd (ING0399208534) • Staples $26.89 1 $26.89
Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle (DK Our World in Pictures) • Amazon Business $20.62 1 $20.62
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: A Box of 5 I Can Read Favorites for Beginner Readers (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Harper Collins Charlottes Web Book By E.B. White, Grades All • Quill.com $9.80 1 $9.80
My Weird School #1: Miss Daisy Is Crazy! • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House) • Amazon Business $4.33 1 $4.33
What If You Had Animal Feet? • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
I Can Read. Level 2 - The Best Teacher in Second Grade - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$471.08

Vendor shipping charges

$6.50

Sales tax

$33.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.76

Total project goal

$645.09

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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