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Ms. Bernadette Ballack from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Bernadette Ballack's classroom raised $528

Book Buzz

Help me give my students the tools and reading support they need to become independent learners and readers.

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Ms. Bernadette Ballack PS/MS 394K
Brooklyn, NY Grades PreK-2

My Project

All of my students love to listen to and reading books that help broaden their understanding of the world they live in and explore the possibilities of worlds beyond their own. Every day they are exposed to classic literary icons and contemporary characters who educate, humor, and inspire them.

I have the privilege of mentoring an energetic group of second graders who thrive on expanding their knowledge and opportunities.

They come from diverse backgrounds, some with regular exposure to books and stories, others with very little "outside the classroom" experience. They are as varied in their socioeconomic backgrounds as they are in their cultural and ethnic identities, making for a rich opportunity to learn from one another. The skill sets of these eager learners are equally distinct, providing me with an opportunity to challenge students in ways that are individualized and interesting for each child.

Reading is the cornerstone of education and personal growth, and it is crucial to establish a strong foundation in early childhood. Second grade is a pivotal stage in a child's academic journey, as they transition from learning to reading to reading to learning. Ensuring that second graders have easy access to a wide variety of books is essential for their cognitive, emotional, and educational development. By emphasizing the significance of making books readily available to second graders, this project aims to create a lasting impact on their educational journey, fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning.

I believe the titles I have chosen in this project will be of interest to a variety of children with assorted academic skills and can help my students increase their exposure to a variety of authors, ideas, and narratives, while at the same time allowing them the freedom to direct their own learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

15 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Bernadette Ballack PS/MS 394K Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Guided Reading Leveled Book Sets - Complete Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
At Home Learning GR Multilevel Pack: Grade 2 Collection - 12 Book Set • AKJ Education $64.49 1 $64.49
Lakeshore Bridge the Gap! Language Practice Cards - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
I Have Feelings Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Sight-Words Flash Cards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ready, Freddy! #16: Ready, Set, Snow! • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ready, Freddy! #2: The King of Show-and-Tell • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ready, Freddy! #3: Homework Hassles • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ready, Freddy! #14: Camping Catastrophe • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ready, Freddy! #1: Tooth Trouble • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk The Dog • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Max and Zoe at the Library • AKJ Education $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$412.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.10

Total project goal

$527.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $527.33

2 Donors

-$263.66

Donations toward project cost

-$224.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.55

match offer

-$263.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$224.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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