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Mrs. Walker from Chicago IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

For The Love of Reading

My students need an Amazon Kindle Tablet, with case and warranty, that they can use for reading and listening to stories during our reading workshop.

  • $373 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Reading workshop can be an intimidating time of the day for students who believe they cannot read! There is nothing worse than watching a student put down a book because they don't have the confidence to keep trying.

My students are amazing, energetic, and inquisitive learners who have a drive and desire to succeed that I have not seen before.

However, many of them come from neighborhoods that do not foster this love of learning, and do not afford them the opportunities they need to achieve! Many of my students are reading well below grade level, and while they may love to listen to stories, they are intimidated at the thought of picking up a book.

My Project

My students need an Amazon Kindle Tablet, with case and warranty, that they can use for reading and listening to stories during our reading workshop. I am requesting a Kindle which I believe will bring the love of reading back to those students who are scared of books. They will be able to listen to audio books as well as read the hundreds of picture books and leveled books that Amazon has available. I am hoping to give students a little more confidence during reading, and also to help them enjoy this time. Reading is fundamental and the love of reading starts at a very young age.

"I cannot remember a time when I did not love to read".

However not all children can say this! For many children reading is something that is boring or scary. As an educator I know reading is fundamental to the success of my scholars, so with your help I hope to bring the love of reading back to my students!

Mrs. Walker
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Kindle Fire HD - 7&quot display with 16GB Memory - Black • Best Buy for Business $159.99 1 $159.99
2YR TABLET Commercial Geek Squad Black Tie Protection • Best Buy for Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Rocketfish?Mobile - Case for Most 7' Tablets • Best Buy for Business $10.64 1 $10.64

Materials cost

$270.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.88

Total project goal

$372.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $372.56

3 Donors

-$372.56

Donations toward project cost

-$316.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.88

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