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Mrs. Ledford from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Developing Critical Thinkers Part II

Help me give my students high-interest science and mystery chapter books to keep them engaged while in reading support groups.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ledford's classroom raised $653

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My Project

Our reading Intervention groups are ready to transition to chapter books during our small group sessions. Struggling readers can become discouraged when reading thin little books that look similar to the ones provided in lower grade levels. This project would provide accessible, high-interest science and mystery books for our reading groups. Our students are developing their critical thinking skills, and the science topics really grab their attention!

When integrating science-themed chapter books into our small groups, the primary goal will be student engagement, the application of scientific thinking, and the integration of literacy.

Mystery stories strengthen their problem-solving skills by posing questions and possible solutions to unfamiliar situations. By offering appropriately leveled chapter books to our students, they can confidently practice reading appropriately leveled texts. Then we can work on developing the reading comprehension component of masterful readers. The pencils, dry-erase markers, and stickers are to replenish some daily supplies.

Our school has been fortunate to have had multiple DonorsChoose projects funded and the materials have made a tremendous difference in the quality of the education they receive. Our school puts students first and supplies everything we need to be highly successful. But sometimes teachers individually identify things that would improve the delivery of their instruction and the student's educational experience. We greatly appreciate every single dollar that has been contributed to making our projects come to life!

Mrs. Ledford Literacy First Charter School - Liberty Academy Grades 3-5 El Cajon, CA View local requests

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40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dragon Masters, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set • Amazon Business $15.30 10 $153.00
The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions (1) • Amazon Business $8.87 10 $88.70
Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case #3) (3) • Amazon Business $6.99 10 $69.90
The Magnificent Makers #5: Race Through Space • Amazon Business $5.99 10 $59.90
Gamenote Magnetic Small White Board Set - Double Sided Magnet Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards 9x12 Lined Whiteboard for Kids Student Learning • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $20.03 1 $20.03
600Pcs Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers, Vinyl Waterproof Scrapbook Cute Bulk Stickers Pack for Laptop Skateboard Computer Guitar, Mixed Colorful Cool Stickers for Teens Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Animals in Winter (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Arctic Fox’s Journey (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$474.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.90

Total project goal

$652.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $652.69

1 Donor

-$184.93

Donations toward project cost

-$184.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$435.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$369.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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