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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! Books!

Help me give my students books to inspire them to be better readers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Markulis's classroom raised $761

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My Project

The journey of education begins in first grade, marking a significant milestone in a child's academic and cognitive development. One of the fundamental skills that lay the foundation for future academic success is reading. Reading is not merely a subject but a gateway to knowledge, comprehension, and communication. In first grade, the importance of reading cannot be overstated, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping a child's cognitive abilities, language proficiency, and overall academic achievement.

First grade serves as the starting point for building a strong foundation in literacy.

During this crucial year, children transition from basic phonetic awareness to recognizing sight words and comprehending simple sentences. The acquisition of these skills forms the bedrock for more advanced reading and learning in the subsequent grades.

Reading in first grade is not just about decoding words; it is a cognitive exercise that stimulates brain development. Through exposure to various texts, children enhance their vocabulary, grasp sentence structures, and improve their ability to understand and retain information. This cognitive growth extends beyond the realm of language arts, impacting a child's problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and overall cognitive flexibility.

Cultivating a love for learning is a significant aspect of early education, and reading acts as a catalyst in this process. When children experience the joy of delving into captivating stories and exploring new worlds through books, they develop a positive attitude towards learning. The excitement of decoding words and unraveling the mysteries within the pages fosters a lifelong love for reading and learning, setting the stage for continuous intellectual curiosity.

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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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 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
There Was An Old Lady Library of 12 Books Set • Amazon Business $72.73 1 $72.73
Peter Reynolds Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color) • Amazon Business $39.57 1 $39.57
24 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Chalkboard Classroom Desk Divider Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Study Test Shield Home Class (Chalkboard) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
1000Pcs Party Favor Fidget Toys Pack, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Goodie bag stuffers, Birthday Gift, Pinata Stuffers, Carnival Prizes Bulk Toys Treasure Box Toys for Classroom for Boys and Girls. • Amazon Business $31.86 1 $31.86
Hidden Creature Features • Amazon Business $29.32 1 $29.32
Pinkalicious & Fancy Nancy 6 Book Set of 'I Can Read' Level 1 books by Victoria Kann (2011-05-03) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
810 PCS Party Favors for Kids, Treasure Box for School Classroom Prize Birthday Gift, Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys, Ideal Gift for Carnival Prizes Stocking Stuffers Pinata Filler,Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Grumpy Monkey Party Time! • Amazon Business $15.34 1 $15.34
Who Am I?: An Animal Guessing Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Napping House • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Nerdy Birdy • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Taulaap 50 Pcs Party Favors Toy Assortment for Kids Birthday Party, Pinata Filler Goodie Bag Stuffers, School Classroom Rewards, Treasure Box Toys, Treasure Chest Carnival Prizes Bulk Toys • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy's Ultimate Chapter Book Quartet: Books 1 through 4 • Amazon Business $12.57 1 $12.57
Funny Butts, Freaky Beaks: and Other Incredible Creature Features • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Look Again: Secrets of Animal Camouflage • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection 5-Book Box Set: Chez Nancy, Nancy Makes Her Mark, The Case of the Disappearing Doll, Shoe-La-La, Toodle-oo Miss Moo (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole • Amazon Business $10.57 1 $10.57
Fancy Nancy • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92
Grumpy Monkey Who Threw That?: A Graphic Novel Chapter Book • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Skippyjon Jones, Class Action • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nerdy Birdy Tweets • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Eye to Eye: How Animals See The World • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared • Amazon Business $8.78 1 $8.78
Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Whose Hat Is This?: A Look at Hats Workers Wear - Hard, Tall, and Shiny (Whose Is It?: Community Workers) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Whose Tools Are These?: A Look at Tools Workers Use - Big, Sharp, and Smooth (Whose Is It?: Community Workers) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Prehistoric Actual Size • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
Grumpy Monkey The Egg-Sitter (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day: A Springtime Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87
Fancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet: With More Than 30 Fabulous Stickers! • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79
Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina • Amazon Business $3.78 1 $3.78

Materials cost

$582.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.12

Total project goal

$760.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $760.78

2 Donors

-$760.78

Donations toward project cost

-$646.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.12

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