Help me give my students a library filled with engaging books that support their unique learning needs, spark curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of reading in our special education classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. O's classroom raised $858
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students are some of the most resilient, creative, and hardworking kids you'll ever meet. Each one brings their own unique personality, perspective, and way of learning into our classroom, and they inspire me every day. They face challenges with courage and determination, and they deserve resources that meet them where they are and help them succeed.
The books I’m requesting will create a rich library filled with stories and materials that are accessible, engaging, and tailored to their learning needs.
These resources will make learning to read a fun and exciting adventure, whether it’s through vibrant illustrations, relatable characters, or interactive texts that build confidence. For my students, who thrive on hands-on and visual learning, these books will help strengthen critical skills like comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency while also fostering creativity and curiosity.
My goal for this project is to create a safe and joyful environment where every student feels seen, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. These resources will not only help them academically but also build a love of reading that can last a lifetime. My students are special because they remind us every day that with the right tools and a little encouragement, there’s nothing they can’t achieve!
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
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$159.00
1
$159.00
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books
• Amazon Business
$85.12
1
$85.12
Rising Readers Leveled Books
• Teachers' School Supply
$64.57
1
$64.57
I Can Read! Readers - Level 2
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$52.50
1
$52.50
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center - Phonics Games for Beginning Readers, Reading Manipulatives
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
1
$32.99
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set
• Amazon Business
$31.61
1
$31.61
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
Decodable Readers: 15 Beginning Blends Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 5)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.79
5
$23.95
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
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 3): 6 Digraph Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Digraph Per Book)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
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
Paddington Collector's Quintet: 5 Fun-Filled Stories in 1 Box! (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$13.69
1
$13.69
Biscuit: MORE 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
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
Materials cost
$625.83
Vendor shipping charges
$20.47
Sales tax
$42.87
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.39
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$728.56
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$128.57
Total project goal
$857.13
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$857.13
1 Donor
-$518.41
Donations toward project cost
-$440.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$77.76
match offer
-$338.72
Match offer toward project cost
-$287.91
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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