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Ms. Pendergraft from Greenville, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books That Build Brains: Leveled Reading and STEAM!

Help me give my students engaging leveled readers and science books that support literacy and STEAM exploration.

  • $753 goal

This project expired on September 10, 2025.

This project expired on September 10, 2025.

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My Project

I love how curious, creative, and resilient my students are. Every day, they come to school eager to learn, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Many of my students are multilingual learners or receive special education services, and I work hard to meet their diverse needs. Leveled reading sets will help me target instruction and give every child access to books that match their reading level. The science and STEAM texts will spark curiosity, support hands-on learning, and build academic vocabulary—all while integrating literacy into exciting, meaningful content.

This project will provide leveled reading sets and engaging science and STEAM texts.

My goal is to build a classroom library that supports all learners—whether they are just beginning to read or ready for a challenge. These resources will help me meet students where they are and help them grow as readers, scientists, and problem-solvers. With your help, we can provide the right books at the right time, fueling their love of reading and learning across subjects.

Ms. Pendergraft Alexander 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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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Can Read! Readers - Complete Series • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
Teacher Created Materials Let's Explore Earth & Space Science Grades K to 1, Set of 10 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $134.84 1 $134.84
Teacher Created Materials Let's Explore Life Science Grades K to 1, Set of 10 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $134.84 1 $134.84
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 2 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 1 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96

Materials cost

$528.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $35.42

Sales tax

 $37.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.80

Total project goal

$752.02

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