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Mr. Ward from Sunnyvale, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Help Us Grow

Help me give my students necessary books and tools to grow as readers!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ward's classroom raised $262

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students love to read -- they devour books like Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. They love graphic novels and non-fiction texts. We are lucky to have a school library that provides access to high-interest books that excite students. However, as much as it is important to provide students with beautiful, exciting books, it is equally important to provide them with texts at their individual reading level that will push them to grow as readers.

My students need more reading practice with books at their independent and instructional level that allow them to practice vital literacy skills.

Over half of my students are currently reading below grade level and need access to books that will stretch them to grow as readers. Your contribution will provide my classroom with a differentiated literary environment that will give students the tools they need to be on grade level by the time they move to fourth grade.

Mr. Ward Bishop 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.

Sunnyvale, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
30x Multipack | Bulk Earbuds with Microphone, for Schools, Classroom, Libraries, Museums, etc, Wired in-Ear Earphones with Mic for Kids, Teenagers & Adults, Affordable Bulk Headphones • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
KINGDOM SOLUTIONS | Adjustable 3.75" x 4.75" Wire Easel 12-pack for display book, cookware, electronic, plate, brochure, comic, photo, frame, cosmetic, picture, stand, 3.75" W x 4.75" H w/2.25" (12) • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels K & L (Single-Copy Set): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels E & F (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels I & J (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels G & H (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level D: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$173.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.19

Total project goal

$261.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$261.25

3 Donors

-$256.84

Donations toward project cost

-$222.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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