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Mrs. Smith from Kinston, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating Holidays with Books in Kindergarten!

Help me give my students new, engaging read-aloud books for our classroom library. These books will spark their imaginations, encourage a love of reading, and support their literacy development as they embark on their educational journey!

  • $535 goal

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

My Project

As a kindergarten teacher, I know how important it is to spark my students' imaginations and love for learning through stories. My students are full of curiosity, and one of the best ways I can engage them is by reading books that tie into the holidays throughout the school year. I am requesting a set of holiday-themed books that will allow my young learners to explore diverse traditions, cultures, and values in an enjoyable way.

These books will help bring holiday celebrations alive in the classroom, from the excitement of Halloween to the joy of the winter holidays, the creativity of spring, and the fun of summer activities.

By reading these stories, my students will not only connect to the holidays but also practice literacy skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, and listening.

In kindergarten, we focus on building the foundation for lifelong learning. By introducing holiday-themed books, I can help my students make meaningful connections to the world around them while fostering their imaginations and creativity. These books will also provide opportunities for rich conversations, making it possible for them to learn about diverse cultural traditions and practices, which is vital in today’s interconnected world.

Your generous donation will directly benefit my students by providing them with the tools they need to grow as readers, while helping to foster an inclusive, joyful learning environment.

With your support, I would be able to purchase a variety of books that correspond to each holiday celebrated throughout the school year. These books will become treasured resources that we can revisit every year, creating lasting memories and inspiring young minds!

Mrs. Smith Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
April Fool! Watch Out at School!: A Springtime Book For Kids (Gilbert) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Stellaluna 25th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
The Day It Rained Hearts • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Santa's Lost Reindeer: A Christmas Book That Will Keep You Laughing • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Paper with No Name! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Classic Seuss) • Amazon Business $11.78 1 $11.78
How to Trap a Leprechaun (Magical Creatures and Crafts) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
The Gingerbread Girl • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
A Very Big Fall • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
Taylor the Thankful Turkey: A children's book about being thankful (Thanksgiving book for kids) (Taylor the Turkey) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Gingerbread Man Padded Hardcover Christmas Storybook • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Christmas Around the World: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Gingerbread Baby • Amazon Business $9.41 1 $9.41
Squirrel's New Year's Resolution • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
The Gingerbread Boy: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Look, Listen, Taste, Touch, and Smell: Learning About Your Five Senses (The Amazing Body) • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase: Includes 12 St. Patrick's Day Cards, Fold-Out Poster, and Stickers! • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
When Spring Comes: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes: A Back to School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Valentine's Day Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Tacky the Penguin • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42
Merry Christmas, Splat: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (Splat the Cat) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Tiny Seed - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Easter Bunny's Assistant: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $7.15 1 $7.15
My Five Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear: Read and Wonder • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Gingerbread Man • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
How to Catch the Easter Bunny • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90
If You Give. . . - Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Berenstain Bears' Baby Easter Bunny: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
The Littlest Leprechaun • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
JUNIE B. MY VALENTIM • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (Dr. Seuss's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Green Is for Christmas • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39
National Geographic Readers - Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Seed to Plant (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
The Biggest Snowman Ever - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.95 1 $3.95
10 Fat Turkeys • Amazon Business $3.95 1 $3.95
The Gingerbread Man (Easy-To-Read Folktales) • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$388.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.22

Total project goal

$534.81

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