Help me give my students engaging, level-appropriate books to support my 5th grade special education students in building confidence and skills as readers.
As I transition into teaching 5th grade special education, one of my biggest goals is to build a classroom library that truly meets my students where they are. Many of my students are bright, curious, and eager to learn—but they struggle with reading at grade level. To help them grow into confident readers, I need a collection of high-interest, low-reading-level books that are both accessible and engaging.
These books will give my students the opportunity to enjoy reading without the frustration that often comes with texts that are too difficult.
Each book will help foster a love of reading and support their individual progress.
Your support will help me create a space where every student feels successful, supported, and inspired to read. Thank you for helping me empower these incredible learners through the power of books!
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
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$159.00
1
$159.00
I Can Read! Readers - Level 2
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$57.50
1
$57.50
Billie B Brown The Ultimate Collection All 25 Books Set by Sally Rippin (The Bad Butterfly, The Soccer Star, The Second-best Friend, The Midnight Feast, The Extra-special Helper & More…)
• Amazon Business
$54.99
1
$54.99
Hey Jack! Collection (15 books)
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
National Geographic Readers Level 1 : Caterpillar to Butterfly, Ponies, Frogs, Koalas, Sea Otters, Polar Bears - 6 Book Set
• Amazon Business
$35.13
1
$35.13
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set
• Amazon Business
$33.58
1
$33.58
Materials cost
$420.18
Vendor shipping charges
$12.82
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$469.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.82
Total project goal
$552.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$552.12
2 Donors
-$262.82
Donations toward project cost
-$245.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.92
match offer
-$262.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$223.40
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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