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Ms. Sistler from Bakersfield, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Communicating Through Books

Help me give my students the ability to explore and learn through books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sistler's classroom raised $169

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students have special needs, and many of them are non-verbal and need modified materials to communicate and participate in lessons. They enjoy being able to participate in lessons beside their verbal peers by engaging in literature activities. I enjoy seeing the excitement on their faces when they are working together with their peers to explore the world of books. Even my youngest students can benefit from the pre-linguistic skills that books can offer them. The social skills they develop, such as turn taking with peers, will continue with them as they continue to grow and explore.

My Project

My favorite activities are when I can bring literature and communication together. Books allow my students to explore and learn about the world and people around them. Creating lessons that include a book and an activity that connects with current topics or curriculum provides my students with hands on learning opportunities. Even my youngest students can benefit from the pre-linguistic skills that board and tactile books offer them.

Having a large library of books provides me with ability to create a wide-array of lesson plans that cover a range of topics.

This allows me and my students to learn and explore together through books.

Ms. Sistler Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center Grades PreK-2

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.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

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

37 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Busy Noisy Farm: Interactive Children's Sound Book (10 Button Sound) (Early Bird Sound 10b) • Amazon Business $14.17 1 $14.17
Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? sound book (Brown Bear and Friends) • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Simple First Words Let's Say Our Colors • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Scaredy Squirrel • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Don't Push the Button! An Easter Surprise • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Planting a Rainbow • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Don't Shake the Present! • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Cookie's Week • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Toes, Ears, & Nose! A Lift-the-Flap Book • Amazon Business $5.23 1 $5.23
Where Is Baby's Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap Book • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
Mouse Loves Spring • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book • Amazon Business $4.06 1 $4.06
From Head to Toe • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Let It Rain • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$102.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.34

Total project goal

$168.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.92

2 Donors

-$84.46

Donations toward project cost

-$71.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.67

match offer

-$84.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.67

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