Bridging Worlds: Supporting Immigrant Students With Spanish Books
Help me give my students Spanish books to increase reading skills in their primary language.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gomez's classroom raised $307
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Project Overview:
By providing them with Spanish books, we can help them feel more connected to their roots and empower them to thrive both academically and personally.
This project aims to gather Spanish books for our immigrant students, whose primary language is Spanish. Many of these students come from diverse cultural backgrounds and face challenges as they adjust to a new educational system. By providing them with literature in their native language, we can create a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic success and a sense of belonging.
Impact on Learning:
The Spanish books we are requesting will make a significant difference in our students’ learning experiences. By reading in their primary language, students can enhance their literacy skills, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of complex concepts. Access to literature that reflects their cultural backgrounds allows them to connect with the material on a personal level, making learning more meaningful and engaging. Furthermore, these books will help nurture a love for reading, which is essential for their ongoing educational development.
Project Goals:
Enhance Literacy Skills: Provide a diverse selection of age-appropriate Spanish books to improve reading and comprehension skills among students.
Foster Cultural Identity: Build a library that celebrates the rich cultural backgrounds of our students, helping them feel valued and understood.
Encourage Engagement: Increase student participation in reading activities by offering literature that resonates with their experiences and interests.
Support Academic Success: Equip students with the necessary tools to thrive academically, enabling them to fully engage in their education.
Our students are incredibly resilient and resourceful individuals, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to our classroom. Many of them are navigating the complexities of a new country while trying to maintain their cultural identity. Their determination to succeed, despite the challenges they face, is truly inspiring.
More than three‑quarters 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
Hombre Perro se desata (Dog Man Unleashed) (2) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.21
2
$24.42
Hombre Perro: Veinte mil pulgas de viaje en submarino (Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.19
2
$24.38
300PCS Animal Bulk Bookmarks for Kids Classroom 60 Designs Cool Wildlife Bookmarks Cute Book Mark Double Sided Bookmarks for Book Lovers Students Children Rewards Gifts
• Amazon Business
$17.59
1
$17.59
Gruñón recién exprimido / Grumpy Monkey. Freshly Squeezed: A Graphic Novel Chapt er Book (Gruñon) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$15.28
1
$15.28
Todo el mundo cabe aquí (An All Are Welcome Book) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$13.69
1
$13.69
Hombre Perro: Atrapa 22 (8) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.93
1
$12.93
Hombre Perro: Por quién rueda la pelota (Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls ) (7) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
¿De dónde eres?: Where Are You From? (Spanish edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
Hombre Perro: La pelea de la selva (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.21
1
$11.21
Hombre Perro: El Señor de las Pulgas (Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas) (5) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.14
1
$11.14
Hombre Perro (Dog Man) (1) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Pizza y Taco: ¿Quién es el mejor?: (A Graphic Novel) (Pizza and Taco) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Spanish Edition! ¡Taco Gato Cabra Queso Pizza - Edición Española! Ages 8+, 10-15min Play time, 2-8 Players
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Hombre Perro y Supergatito (Dog Man and Cat Kid) (4) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Dragones y tacos 2: La continuación (Dragones y Tacos / Dragons Love Tacos) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.09
1
$8.09
Chancho el rebelde (Pig the Rebel) (Chancho el pug) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Chancho el mentiroso (Pig the Fibber) (Chancho el pug) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.69
1
$7.69
Chancho el pug (Pig the Pug) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Chancho el campeón (Pig the Winner) (Chancho el pug) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.49
1
$4.49
Materials cost
$226.83
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$260.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.92
Total project goal
$306.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$306.15
1 Donor
-$153.08
Donations toward project cost
-$130.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.96
match offer
-$153.07
Match offer toward project cost
-$130.11
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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