Books for Enhancing Speech and Language Development
Help me give my students at our Title 1 school, many of our Pre-K through 2nd grade students face significant speech, language, and literacy challenges. These learners are eager to communicate.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bozzo's classroom raised $387
This project is fully funded
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Children with disabilities and communication challenges often face unique barriers to learning and social connection. Access to engaging and developmentally appropriate books can make a significant difference in their educational journey. Books help build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and support comprehension—all of which are essential for children who may struggle to express themselves verbally.
For non-verbal or minimally verbal students, picture books and interactive stories provide an accessible way to explore language and ideas.
They can also serve as tools for modeling communication, whether through speech or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Additionally, stories that feature diverse characters and inclusive themes can help these students feel seen, understood, and empowered. When students can connect with a story, they are more likely to engage, participate, and grow both academically and emotionally.
By providing a rich selection of books tailored to their needs and interests, we can foster a love of reading, enhance language development, and open the door to meaningful communication for every child—regardless of their ability level.
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
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library)
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$82.00
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$82.00
4 Book Set: INCLUSIVE LEARNING - Pink is for Boys, All the Ways Sterling Communicates, FEELS, Brown Bear bilingual (board books) social emotional, AAC
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$60.00
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$60.00
Book & Buddy Bundle from The Magnus Company: Sloane in the City & 13" Plush Doll (hardcover picture book set with featured character toy)
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$50.00
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$50.00
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming)
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$44.00
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$44.00
The Impatient Dinosaur: (Children's Books About Emotions & Feelings, Kids Ages 3 5, Preschool, Kindergarten) (Kids Books about Feelings)
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$11.99
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$11.99
How to Read a Story: (Illustrated Children's Book, Picture Book for Kids, Read Aloud Kindergarten Books)
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$10.99
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$10.99
I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles - Reinforced Book
• AKJ Education
$10.94
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$10.94
Red Lace, Yellow Lace: A Board/Picture Book For Kids About Learning to Tie Shoes and the Importance of Practice (Going to Kindergarten Books, Preschool Graduation Gifts)
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$9.84
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$9.84
On the First Day of Kindergarten: A Kindergarten Readiness Book For Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.39
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$6.39
I Spy Little Book - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$5.10
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$5.10
Scholastic Readers I Spy - I Spy an Egg in a Nest (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$2.91
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$2.91
Materials cost
$294.16
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.41
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$328.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.98
Total project goal
$386.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$386.55
7 Donors
-$241.00
Donations toward project cost
-$204.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$36.15
Matching donations from our partners
-$145.55
Match offers toward project cost
-$123.72
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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