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Mrs. Nguyen from Salt Lake City, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Basics for Bright Futures

Help me give my students read-aloud books that are engaging and include topics like kindness and resilience, plus essentials like pencils, a sharpener, glue sticks, construction paper, and folders to help my students learn, create, and grow.

  • $636 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

My Project

My kindergarten students are full of energy, curiosity, and heart. Every day, they come to school eager to learn, share, and grow. I love how they see the world with wonder and how excited they are to hear new stories, try new activities, and support one another as a classroom family.

These books and materials will help every child feel successful, valued, and excited about coming to school.

My students are very engaged and impacted by our daily read-alouds. I selected a mix of fun classics and meaningful stories that encourage kindness, perseverance, and understanding. Along with these books, basic classroom supplies like pencils, glue sticks, construction paper, folders, and a sharpener will give my students the tools they need to explore, create, and fully participate in hands-on learning each day.

Your support will make a real difference in helping my students develop strong academic foundations and essential social-emotional skills. Together, we can create a vibrant, welcoming classroom where all students feel prepared to dream big and build bright futures. Thank you for helping make this possible!

Mrs. Nguyen Whittier 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 half 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

19 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jumbo Pencils - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
ECR4Kids 2-Pocket Parent-Teacher Classroom Communication Folder, School Supplies, Bright Purple, 36-Piece • Amazon Business $36.37 1 $36.37
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 2 $21.98
The Three Little Pigs Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement • Amazon Business $18.17 1 $18.17
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets - Lightweight • School Specialty $14.92 1 $14.92
Mae Among the Stars - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Ziploc Slider Storage Bags Gallon 68/Carton (316489) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy • Amazon Business $13.16 1 $13.16
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! - Library Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Over and Under the Rainforest • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring (Kenard Pak's Changing Seasons) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Creepy Carrots! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $12.11 1 $12.11
The Recess Queen • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
The Three Billy Goats Gruff • Amazon Business $11.77 1 $11.77
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
That's Not My Name! • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Creepy Crayon! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Do You Speak Fish?: A Sweet Story about Cross-Cultural Communication and Connection • Amazon Business $10.52 1 $10.52
Be You! • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Turkey Trouble • Amazon Business $8.21 1 $8.21
My Mouth Is a Volcano! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.99 1 $7.99
Sneezy the Snowman • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bear Says Thanks (The Bear Books) • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
Planting a Rainbow - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Brave Irene: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
My New Friend Is So Fun!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Kids Like Mine - Skin Like Mine - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53
The Very Hungry Caterpillar • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
The Pout-Pout Fish • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Keepsake Stories) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$498.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.30

Total project goal

$635.35

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