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Ms. Marshall from Rumford ME is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Books to Read at Home While School is Closed

Help me give my students books to have at home to keep them reading while our school is currently experiencing a closure due to the pandemic.

  • $1,256 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2020.

This project expired on July 19, 2020.

My Students

Our students are creative, thoughtful and full of questions! We have a busy group of first graders who are currently learning from home through a remote distance-learning model. We have just received word that our school system will be closed through the end of April, but recognize that with the current pandemic, that date could be pushed even further. Our classroom is our home, and the students will forever be 'my kids', and it's impossible to describe the feeling of being in my empty classroom without them! With that said, we are still full of hope, and eager to learn!

Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary​ greatly.

We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! These will continue as students work on distance learning, and are able to share their work back with us remotely!

My Project

We were just informed that our school would be closed at least through the end of April, meaning our wonderful students will need additional materials and supplies to keep them reading and working from home. We are not a school that is 1:1 with technology, and while there are many great electronic resources available, having a book pack that each student can read again and again will help ensure that all students are given the opportunity to maintain their skills while they are away from home.

These book packs will be distributed in their distance learning bags, and each student will be given 12 quality book titles at a 'just right' level (with familiar characters and great non-fiction information!) These will be their own books to keep at home, and we recognize that many will not be returned to school.

At this time, the most important thing is to make sure that students have what they need to be successful, and having 'just right' books at home is a huge step in that direction!

Ms. Marshall
Grades PreK-2
    More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 55 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set J • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 11 $181.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set B • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 9 $148.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set K • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 7 $115.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set H • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 7 $115.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set F • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 5 $82.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set D • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 5 $82.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set G • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 3 $49.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set I • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 3 $49.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set M • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 3 $49.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set L • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 3 $49.50
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set E • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 2 $33.00
Read-at-Home Books, Take-Home Set C • Pioneer Valley Books $16.50 1 $16.50

Materials cost

$973.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,066.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.26

Total project goal

$1,255.04

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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