Building a Love for Reading: Books and Tools for Success
Help me give my students with the books and tools to foster a love for reading and support their learning journey.
$1,248 goal
This project expired on May 23, 2025.
This project expired on May 23, 2025.
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
It’s been an amazing six months with my kindergarten students, and I’m excited to continue helping them grow and develop a love for reading. As they begin to master the fundamentals of literacy, I want to ensure they have the tools to make this journey both enjoyable and inspiring. The books I am requesting will not only help them learn letters, sounds, and sight words but will also ignite their curiosity and imagination, turning reading into an exciting adventure.
Along with the books, I’m requesting a bookshelf to create a reading corner in our classroom, making the books easily accessible and inviting for my students.
I’m also asking for sensory toys to support children who need tactile tools to stay focused and calm during lessons. These resources will ensure that every child feels comfortable and ready to learn.
This is my first year teaching in the United States, and I’m grateful to work with such eager, talented students. Your support will provide them with the tools they need to thrive and help keep their love for reading alive. Thank you for helping make their learning journey joyful and meaningful.
More than half 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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Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$159.00
1
$159.00
ECR4Kids Streamline Single-Sided Book Display with Storage, Classroom Bookshelf, Grey Wash
• Amazon Business
$124.99
1
$124.99
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Word Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers and Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$89.50
1
$89.50
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books
• Amazon Business
$85.12
1
$85.12
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter to Go, Guided Reading Strips, Reading Tracker, Color Overlays for Dyslexia, ADHD Tools for Kids, Reading Classroom Supplies, Reading Accessories, Finger Pointer
• Amazon Business
$8.15
6
$48.90
STOBOK 2pcs Wood Lacing Sneaker Learn to Tie Shoes Tie-Up Shoe Threading Toy Montessori Educational Toys (Blue + Pink)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
3
$47.97
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Doll and 4 Paperback Books
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$43.16
1
$43.16
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White
• Amazon Business
$40.71
1
$40.71
Decodable Readers: 15 Short Vowel Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 1)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Storex Small Cubby Bins – Plastic Storage Containers for Classroom, 12.2 x 7.8 x 5.1 inches, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62414A05C)
• Amazon Business
$26.71
1
$26.71
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Lakeshore Beginner’s Reading Trackers - Set of 30
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$22.99
1
$22.99
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes Blends & Digraphs - Reading Learning Activities for Kids Ages 6+, Classroom and Teacher Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$21.88
1
$21.88
Gamenote Word Building Desktop Pocket Chart - CVCC & CCVC Word Phonics Game，Sight Words Flash Cards Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves，Blending Board for Kids Learning Reading and Spelling
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Gamenote Word Building Desktop Pocket Chart Tent Flash Cards Kit - CVC Words Phonics Games Blending Board for Kindergarten Reading and Spelling
• Amazon Business
$18.98
1
$18.98
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$15.00
1
$15.00
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: 5 I Can Read Favorites! (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
My Beginning Readers Set (A Complete Set of 25 First Reader Books, Level A)
• Amazon Business
$14.39
1
$14.39
Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$12.99
1
$12.99
Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten (A KINDergarten Book)
• Amazon Business
$11.29
1
$11.29
CVC Word Stories CVC Books for Beginning Readers: CVC Short Vowel Sounds Decodable Stories for Preschool and Kindergarten (Decodable Books Kindergarten)
• Amazon Business
$11.08
1
$11.08
Kindergarten Countdown: A Book for Kindergarteners
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
The 12 Days of Kindergarten: A Book for Kindergarteners
• Amazon Business
$5.57
1
$5.57
On the First Day of Kindergarten: A Kindergarten Readiness Book For Kids
• Amazon Business
$5.09
1
$5.09
Materials cost
$933.75
Vendor shipping charges
$15.72
Sales tax
$66.76
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,060.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$187.10
Total project goal
$1,247.34
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