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Ms. Samerraei from Lowell, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Literacy and Engagement with Books and Tools

Help me give my students Literacy and Engagement with Books and classroom tools

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Samerraei's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are English Language Learners who are eager to grow as readers and writers. They come to school every day with a strong desire to learn, despite facing many challenges outside of the classroom. Many of them are new to the country and are learning English for the first time.

To support their growth, I am requesting Level A books to help them build early reading skills with accessible, engaging texts.

These books are crucial for building confidence and fluency. I am also requesting whiteboard markers, which we use daily for interactive writing, vocabulary building, and partner work. Finally, laminating pouches will allow me to create reusable, hands-on learning materials that my students can engage with again and again.

With these resources, I can create a supportive and engaging learning environment that helps my students feel successful and excited about learning English.

Ms. Samerraei Butler Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lowell, MA 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level A • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
First Little Readers: More Guided Reading Level A Books Parent Pack, 25 Book Set (9781338717396) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31

Materials cost

$109.04

Vendor shipping charges

$2.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.18

Total project goal

$167.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$167.86

1 Donor

-$167.86

Donations toward project cost

-$142.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.18

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$0.00

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