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Mrs. Darr from Des Moines, IA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Darr's classroom raised $435

Empowering Struggling Readers with Talisman Decodables

Help me give my students the Talisman Decodable Books for Older Readers and supporting phonics activity books so they can develop stronger reading skills with confidence.

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Mrs. Darr Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines, IA Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are incredible kids who work hard every day, even when reading feels challenging. I love their resilience, their humor, and the way they encourage each other as they build new skills. They deserve materials that are truly designed for older learners who need structured, confidence‑building reading support.

The Phonic Books Talisman 1 Decodable Books for Older Readers will give them high‑interest, age‑appropriate texts that match their phonics needs—helping them finally experience success as readers.

The Talisman 1 and Talisman 2 Activity Books provide targeted practice with the exact skills they are learning, allowing me to offer explicit instruction and meaningful reinforcement. Finally, the multipurpose copy paper makes it possible to print individualized activities, intervention pages, and take‑home practice so students can build fluency and confidence every day.

With these resources, my students will have the tools they need to grow as readers and feel proud of their progress.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Darr Goodrell Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Des Moines, IA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Phonic Books Talisman 1 Decodable Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel Spellings) • Amazon Business $43.31 5 $216.55
Phonic Books Talisman 2 Activities: Photocopiable Activities Accompanying Talisman 2 Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel and Consonant Sounds, ... (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Phonic Books Talisman 1 Activities: Activities Accompanying Talisman 1 Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel Spellings) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $33.92 1 $33.92
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 20 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Reams (2,500 Sheets), 92 Bright White • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50

Materials cost

$312.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.14

Total project goal

$434.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.24

2 Donors

-$279.62

Donations toward project cost

-$237.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.94

match offer

-$154.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.19

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