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Ms. Saari from Seattle, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Developing Life-Long Readers

My students need several sets of books including Forged by Fire and The Skin I'm In, as well as highlighters and Post-Its.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Saari's classroom raised $421

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember finding the first book that you really fell in love with? The first time that you truly enjoyed reading? Imagine how that feeling can turn a resistant reader into an avid one!

My students come from an array of backgrounds, all bringing a unique outlook on life.

The majority of them are economically disadvantaged and a large majority of them struggle academically. They are genuinely kind-hearted children with a deep desire to learn - many just do not have the accessibility as some other students might.

My Project

In my reading and writing class we learn through the workshop model where students read books at their independent reading level. They explore concepts of theme, character, and conflict by writing about their ideas. My students need several sets of books including Forged by Fire and The Skin I'm In. The use of interactive tools such as highlighters and post-its encourage students to do these things while having fun. In addition having engaging books for students exponentially increases their desire to read!

I have witnessed the power of engaging texts.

Students WANT to read. They enjoy it. This love for reading transfers into life goals and successes. Providing students with accessible and interesting reads while helping them feel capable sets them up for academic success.

Ms. Saari Aki Kurose 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.

Seattle, WA 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

80 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian • Amazon $11.69 10 $116.90
Forged by Fire • Amazon $7.99 10 $79.90
The Skin I'm In • Amazon $8.89 5 $44.45
Who Am I Without Him? (new cover) • Amazon $8.01 5 $40.05
Sharpie Accent Tank-Style Highlighters, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack (25053) • Amazon $8.39 1 $8.39
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in, Jaipur Collection, 5 Pads/Pack (654-5UC) • Amazon $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$296.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.02

Total project goal

$420.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$420.11

2 Donors

-$395.11

Donations toward project cost

-$335.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.27

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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