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Ms. Welch from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Love for Books, One Story at a Time!

Help me give my students engaging book series that Encouraging students to develop a love for reading is essential in fostering lifelong learning and curiosity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Welch's classroom raised $336

This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing my young students with engaging book series will ignite their love for reading and lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. At this early stage, developing literacy skills is crucial, and having access to high-interest, developmentally appropriate books will help them build confidence and excitement about reading. Series books, in particular, encourage students to keep reading as they become familiar with characters, settings, and story structures. This familiarity helps them improve comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary while fostering a sense of accomplishment as they progress through each book.

Many of my students have limited access to books at home, making their time in the classroom even more important for developing reading habits.

Having a diverse selection of book series ensures that every child can find stories that captivate their imagination, whether they enjoy adventure, humor, or relatable everyday experiences. When students see themselves reflected in books and find stories that spark their curiosity, they become more engaged and motivated to read independently. This project will provide them with books that inspire a love for reading, making it a joyful and rewarding experience rather than a challenge.

By supporting this project, you will be helping me make a lasting impact on my students' education. These book series will not only help them develop essential literacy skills but also nurture a love for storytelling, creativity, and learning. The ability to read opens doors to new opportunities, and by fostering a passion for books at an early age, we are setting them up for success in school and beyond. With your help, my students will have the chance to explore exciting new worlds, build confidence in their reading abilities, and discover the magic of books that will stay with them for years to come.

Ms. Welch Johnson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

El Cajon, CA View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pig the Pug Complete Series Set (10 Books) • Amazon Business $107.79 1 $107.79
The Calendar Kids Collection 6 Book Box Set (Books 1-6: Meet January, Meet February, Meet March, Meet April, Meet May, Meet June) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Meet August: a children's book that celebrates end of summer traditions, friendship, and getting ready for a new school year (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet July: A children's book to teach about the Fourth of July, friendship, and summer fun! (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet October (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet September (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pig the Pug: Cranky Pug • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38
Pig the Pug: Love Pug • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78

Materials cost

$230.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.38

Total project goal

$335.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $335.87

7 Donors

-$239.99

Donations toward project cost

-$217.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$80.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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