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Mrs. Markulis from Lahaina, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books, Books and More Books!

Help me give my students a beautiful classroom library to teach them the love of learning.

  • $1,764 goal

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My Project

In the vibrant world of first-grade education, where young minds are like sponges, eager to absorb knowledge, books play a pivotal role in shaping the learning journey. Our first-grade students, with their remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, are poised to discover the transformative power that books hold. In this essay, we will explore how books can make a significant difference in the learning experience of these special students, opening up a world of possibilities and fostering a lifelong love for reading.

Books are indispensable tools for developing fundamental literacy skills in first-grade students.

Through the exploration of stories, they enhance their vocabulary, comprehension, and language abilities. As our resilient students navigate the pages of books, they not only learn to decode words but also grasp the nuances of language, laying a strong foundation for their academic journey.

Books serve as portals to worlds unknown, sparking the imagination of young minds. The colorful illustrations and captivating narratives transport our first-grade students to fantastical realms, encouraging them to dream and think creatively. As they encounter diverse characters and scenarios, they begin to envision possibilities beyond their immediate surroundings, fostering a spirit of curiosity and exploration.

In the vibrant tapestry of first-grade learning, books stand as beacons of knowledge, imagination, and emotional growth. For our special students, whose resilience shines brightly, the transformative power of books cannot be overstated. As they embark on the enchanting journey of reading, they are not merely decoding words but unlocking a world of possibilities – a world where their dreams, creativity, and understanding of the world can flourish. In the pages of books, our first-grade students find not only stories but also the key to unlocking their full potential.

Mrs. Markulis King Kamehameha III 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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Lahaina, HI View local requests

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

23 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set: Every Mystery from A to Z! • Amazon Business $163.56 1 $163.56
Cam Jansen 33 Book Collection Set : Includes Books 1-33 Titles Listed in Description • Amazon Business $140.00 1 $140.00
Dragon Masters: The Complete Series Set Collection (Books 1-22 + Special Edition Guide) • Amazon Business $75.00 1 $75.00
Magic School Bus 20 books box set, Science Reader Box 1 & 2 • Amazon Business $62.00 1 $62.00
The Berenstain Bears Collection (12): The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food; the Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers; Berenstain Bears & the Bully; Berenstain Bears Moving Day; Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense; No Girls Allowed (An Unofficial Box Set :The Berenstain Bears Bad Dream - T... • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Rainbow Magic Series Collection 42 Books Set (Colour Fairies, Weather Fairies, Party Fairies, Jewel Fairies, Pet Keeper Fairies, Sporty Fairies) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Scaredy Squirrel Series Set • Amazon Business $52.82 1 $52.82
David Shannon Set Pack of 4 Books, It's Christmas David, No David, David Gets in Trouble, David Goes to School • Amazon Business $49.50 1 $49.50
Amelia Bedelia 12-Book Boxed Set: Amelia Bedelia by the Dozen • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Horrible Harry 8 Book Set Horrible Harry in Room 2b, HH and the Dungeon, Hh and the Drop of Doom, HH and the Ant Invasion, HH and the Kickball Wedding, HH and the Green Slime, HH Secret, HH and the Purple People • Amazon Business $43.56 1 $43.56
Nate the Great Books SET I (7 Books): Book 1 - Book 7 • Amazon Business $40.29 1 $40.29
The Flat Stanley Adventures Series Collection 12 Book Box Set by Jeff Brown (Magic Lamp, In Space, Invisible, Flat Again, Amazing Mexican Secret & MORE!) • Amazon Business $35.60 1 $35.60
The Curious George Collection Series Books 1 - 10 Box Set by Margaret & H.A. Rey (Fire-fighters, Birthday Surprise, Dinosaur, Goes to the Zoo, Goes to a Chocolate Factory & MORE!) • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Rainbow Magic Series 9 Sporty Fairies Collection 7 Books Set By Daisy Meadows (Helena the Horseriding Fairy, Franscesca the Football Fairy, Zoe the Skating, Naomi the Netball.. • Amazon Business $31.51 1 $31.51
Black Lagoon Chapter Books #1-4 Box Set ; Class Trip, Talent Show, Class Election, Science Fair • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive (Scaredy's Nutty Adventures) • Amazon Business $23.87 1 $23.87
My Favorite Berenstain Bears Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Duck on a Bike • Amazon Business $14.33 1 $14.33
Alice the Fairy • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Grow Up, David! (David Books) • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune (Nancy Clancy, 7) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret of the Silver Key (Nancy Clancy, 4) • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Late-Breaking News! (Nancy Clancy, 8) • Amazon Business $9.71 1 $9.71
The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses • Amazon Business $8.93 1 $8.93
Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise: (A Graphic Novel) (Scaredy's Nutty Adventures) • Amazon Business $8.35 1 $8.35
The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: Our Solar System: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: Planet Earth: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: The Human Body: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: Wild Weather: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Star of Stage and Screen (Nancy Clancy, 5) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Magic School Bus Presents: The Rainforest: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise: (A Graphic Novel) (Scaredy's Nutty Adventures) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell: (A Graphic Novel) (Scaredy's Nutty Adventures) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Ollie the Stomper (Gossie & Friends) • Amazon Business $7.13 1 $7.13
Dinosaur Club: The Compsognathus Chase • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ollie's Valentine (Gossie & Friends) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Amelia Bedelia Makes a Splash • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87
The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Magic School Bus Inside The Earth • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The King of Show-And-Tell (Ready, Freddy! #2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Don't Sit on My Lunch! (Ready, Freddy! #4) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Tooth Trouble (Ready, Freddy) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Magic School Bus And The Electric Field Trip • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Magic School Bus Presents: The Human Body • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy Sees the Future (Nancy Clancy, 3) • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74
Dinosaur Club: The T-Rex Attack • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer (Nancy Clancy, 2) • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
Ollie's Halloween (Gossie & Friends) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top: A Book About Volcanoes (Magic School Bus) (Magic School Bus TV) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book about How Living Things Grow • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91

Materials cost

$1,311.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $80.00

Sales tax

 $57.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,499.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$264.56

Total project goal

$1,763.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,763.72

3 Donors

-$1,551.66

Donations toward project cost

-$1,499.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$212.06

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