Help me give my students their first chapter books to build confidence and excitement for reading.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wendy's classroom raised $178
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
My young readers are ready to take the leap from picture books to their very first chapter books! They are eager to build confidence, explore new characters, and develop a love for independent reading. But to do that, they need the right books—ones that are fun, engaging, and just right for their growing skills.
I’m requesting a collection of early chapter books like Frog and Toad, Diary of a Pug, Flat Stanley, and Narwhal and Jelly—books with short chapters, fun illustrations, and stories that make reading exciting.
These books will help my students strengthen their reading stamina, comprehension, and confidence while keeping them hooked on great stories.
With your support, my classroom will become a place where young readers feel empowered to tackle their first chapter books with excitement and pride. Thank you for helping my students take this important next step in their reading journey!
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
Diary of a Pug Series Set, Book 1-7
• Amazon Business
$43.52
1
$43.52
Narwhal and Jelly Series Books 1 - 4 Collection Set by Ben Clanton (Unicorn of the Sea, Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt, Peanut Butter and Jelly & Narwhal's Otter Friend)
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
Frog and Toad Book Set
• Amazon Business
$26.45
1
$26.45
The Flat Stanley Collection Box Set - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$20.41
1
$20.41
Materials cost
$119.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.79
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$151.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.68
Total project goal
$177.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$177.84
3 Donors
-$173.42
Donations toward project cost
-$151.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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