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Ms. Sepulveda from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Decodable Books for the Self-Contained Class!

Help me give my students decodable books they can readily access while in class!

  • $426 goal

This project expired on March 16, 2026.

This project expired on March 16, 2026.

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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

In my 6th and 7th grade self-contained classroom, many of my students are still developing foundational reading skills, and several struggle with decoding, fluency, and confidence as readers. To support them, I am requesting decodable books, books printed in dyslexia-friendly fonts, and high-interest/low-level texts. These resources will allow my students to access reading materials that match both their ability levels and their interests. Something that is incredibly important for older struggling readers who often feel discouraged when the only available books look “too young” for them.

Decodable books will help my students practice phonics in a structured, supportive way.

Dyslexia-font books will make reading physically easier and more accessible for students who experience visual stress or letter reversals. And high-interest/low-level titles will allow them to engage with exciting, age-appropriate content while still reading at a level that feels achievable. Together, these materials remove major barriers created by learning disabilities and help students build confidence, independence, and a genuine love of reading.

This project will provide my students with a library that supports them exactly where they are and helps them grow toward where they want to be. These books will not only strengthen their decoding and comprehension skills, but will also ensure that every student feels seen, capable, and excited to read.

Ms. Sepulveda Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning 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.

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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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Phonic Books Alba: Decodable Books for Older Readers (CVC, Consonant Blends and Consonant Teams, Alternative Spellings for Vowel Sounds - ai, ay, a-e, a) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $63.48 1 $63.48
Phonic Books Titan's Gauntlets: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel and Consonant Sounds, Common Latin Suffixes) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $57.78 1 $57.78
Meera's Flowers (Dyslexic Inclusive) • Amazon Business $17.36 1 $17.36
The Wonderful Wandering Wagon: Dyslexia Font Edition - Practice reading for dyslexics • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Oodles and Oodles of Noodley Noodles - Dyslexia Font Edition • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Magnificent Meg: A Read-Aloud Book to Encourage Children with Dyslexia • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fred: The Fairy With No Wings (FRED: The Fairy With No Wings - Bridge Between Decodable Readers and Chapter Books for Dyslexic or Intermediate Readers) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
THE LEGEND OF JACK, JILL, AND THE PIRATE’S TREASURE:: An Action-Adventure Chapter Book for Kids 8-12 with Dyslexia (Large Print) (Awesome Books for Kids with Dyslexia) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Dragon Defenders - Book Two: The Pitbull Returns (The Dragon Defenders: the runaway phenomenon middle grade series for kids aged 8-12) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Legends of Funland (Orca Currents) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Countdown (Orca Anchor) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Haunted Hospital (Orca Currents) • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
King's Ring: Decodable Books for Striving Readers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Last Task: Decodable Chapter Books for Kids with Dyslexia • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Girls Like Me (Orca Soundings) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Tick Tock Terror (Orca Currents) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
D.A.R.E Detectives: The Mystery on Lovett Lane (Dyslexia Font) (Dyslexia Reading Books for Kids Age 8-12) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Flipping Forward Twisting Backward • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
The Dragon Defenders - Book One (The Dragon Defenders: the runaway phenomenon middle grade series for kids aged 8-12) • Amazon Business $7.18 1 $7.18
Shine On, Luz Véliz! • Amazon Business $4.52 1 $4.52

Materials cost

$326.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.79

Total project goal

$425.26

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