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Ms. Pinedo from Sylmar, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Confidence and Comprehension Through Inclusive Literature

Please help me help my students build confidence in literature by improving their reading comprehension through engaging texts, interactive games, and targeted skill-building activities.

  • $1,036 goal

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

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Celebrate 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

The books I've selected will help my students engage with literature in a way that feels accessible and exciting. Many stories include themes of culture, identity, and body boundaries—essential topics that help my students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The posters will reinforce visually, helping them understand key ideas and vocabulary. The games and skill-building activities offer hands-on, interactive ways to strengthen comprehension, encourage teamwork, and make learning fun. These resources will help my students feel more confident as readers and thinkers, and that confidence will carry over into all areas of their lives.

Ms. Pinedo Sylmar Charter High School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reading Comprehension Games Library - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Storex 12-Compartment Literature Organizer, 31.4" x 10.5", Black (61602U01C) • Quill.com $113.39 1 $113.39
Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Reading Literature Folder Game Library - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Literature Magnetic Teaching Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Capture the Flag: Reading Comprehension Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Reading Comprehension Quickies - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Literature Quickies - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger: Personal Safety Book for Kids about Body Safety, Personal Space, Private Parts and Consent that Teaches Social Skills and Body Awareness (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
My Way to Making Friends: Children’s Book about Friendship, Inclusion and Social Skills (Kids Feelings) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Diversity and Kindness (Children’s Book for Boys and Girls) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Outus Literary Genres Posters Bulletin Board Set for Classroom Literature Poster Wall Art Print Teacher Educational Art Print for High Middle School Classroom Decoration(14 Pcs, Classic) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
10 Pcs Elements of English Language and Literature Posters Vintage English Teacher's Posters Educational Art Print for Middle High School Classroom Decorations for Teachers Elementary, 13 x 10 Inch • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$742.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.30

Sales tax

 $67.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$879.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.26

Total project goal

$1,035.07

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