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Ms. Elwell from Albuquerque NM is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Experiencing Books As A Class

Help me give my students a class set of The Lion, The Which, and The Wardrobe and Ramona Quimby Age 8 so we can experience these stories together!

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My Project

As an educator committed to providing the best possible learning experience for my students, I am reaching out to you to share the importance of donating books to our classroom and how your support can make a significant difference.

First and foremost, access to a wide variety of books is essential for fostering a love of reading and learning in students.

By donating books to our classroom, you are not only providing valuable resources but also opening doors to new worlds, ideas, and perspectives for our students to explore. A well-stocked classroom library encourages independent reading, which has been shown to improve literacy skills, vocabulary, and comprehension.

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Ramona Quimby Age 8 are both books that my classroom would enjoy. One explores the fantasy part of their imaginations and one explores a child who is at their specific age and will be relatable to their experiences. Experiencing these books as a class will create an great classroom community.

In addition to supporting literacy development, donating books to our classroom also promotes a sense of community and shared responsibility for education. It sends a powerful message to our students that their education matters and that there are people in their community who believe in them and are invested in their success.

Ms. Elwell
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe • Amazon Business $7.64 25 $191.00
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 • AKJ Education $5.83 25 $145.75

Materials cost

$336.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.61

Total project goal

$437.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $437.41

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 $437.41

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