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Ms. Masucci from Arnold, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Reluctant to Ready: Reading That Hooks!

Help me give my students access to Legends of Learning and Time for Kids Digital—engaging tools that build comprehension, spark interest, and close the reading gap before high school makes it harder.

  • $1,035 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

I work with an inspiring group of middle school students at SRMS in Arnold, Maryland. As a Reading Specialist, I support learners who are still developing foundational literacy skills. Many of my students read below grade level, which makes it harder for them to access the curriculum and fully engage in learning. They are curious, motivated, and capable—but they need reading materials that truly capture their interest and meet them at their level.

To help close this reading gap, I’m requesting a subscription to Legends of Learning and Time for Kids Digital.

These platforms provide compelling, age-appropriate content that helps students build essential reading skills. Legends of Learning uses gamified learning tied to science and social studies content, making reading fun while reinforcing cross-curricular comprehension. Time for Kids Digital features high-interest articles about current events, global issues, and real-world topics that spark curiosity and discussion.

These resources will provide my students with engaging digital content that supports vocabulary growth, critical thinking, and reading stamina. Most importantly, they offer students meaningful choices in what they read—something that can change a reluctant reader into an enthusiastic one.

Middle school is a crucial time to close the reading gap. Once students reach high school, academic demands increase rapidly, and there’s less time and flexibility for remediation. If we intervene now, we can build their confidence and skills before it’s too late.

With your support, we can give these students the tools they need to succeed—not just in reading, but across all subjects. Help me provide content that inspires, challenges, and empowers them to grow into strong, lifelong readers. Thank you for helping me spark a love of reading at such a pivotal stage in their education.

Ms. Masucci Severn River Middle School Grades 6-8 Arnold, MD View local requests Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Legends of Learning 1 YR Classroom or Homeschool Subscription (LU Only) - Digital • AKJ Education $690.00 1 $690.00
TIME For Kids - Grade 5-6 DIGITAL ONLY with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $5.00 20 $100.00

Materials cost

$790.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$47.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$879.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.16

Total project goal

$1,034.41

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