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Mr. Brown from Shelby Township, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books & Bytes: Connecting Literacy with the Future of Technology

Help me give my students books about Coding and AI to help connect Tech lessons to Literacy.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Brown's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our fast-evolving digital world, understanding technology is essential. By incorporating books about coding and AI into our curriculum, we aim to enhance our students' literacy skills while igniting their interest in technology. These books will offer engaging narratives that not only teach coding concepts but also foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As students read about coding and AI, they will improve their comprehension and analytical abilities, connecting their learning to real-world applications.

Our goals for this project are twofold: first, to inspire curiosity about technology among our students, and second, to provide them with the literacy tools necessary to navigate the future.

By integrating these books into our lessons, we hope to create a well-rounded educational experience that empowers students to become not just consumers of technology but innovators as well.

What makes our students special is their eagerness to learn and explore. Many come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives that enrich our classroom discussions. By providing them with these resources, we aim to nurture their potential and ensure they are well-prepared for a future where technology plays a pivotal role.

Your support in bringing these coding and AI books to our classroom will help bridge the gap between technology and literacy, equipping our students with the skills they need to succeed.

Mr. Brown West Utica Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Shelby Township, MI View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Amazon Business $26.64 1 $26.64
AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future • Amazon Business $20.41 1 $20.41
AI... Meets... AI: An Exciting Tale of Connection and Adventure (AiDigiTales: Artificial Intelligence for Kids Adventure Series) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Coding and Logic Workbook!: 101 Challenging Fun Coding Activities and Logic Puzzles For Kids Ages 7-10 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Coding Book for Kids ages 5-6-7: STEM Coding Activity Book for 5-7 year old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
First Coding Book For Kids: Coding Games and Worksheets to Teach Little Kids (4-7 Years) How to Code • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Artificial Intelligence for Kids (Tinker Toddlers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$114.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.71

Total project goal

$171.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.42

3 Donors

-$82.43

Donations toward project cost

-$74.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$83.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.72

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$0.00

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