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Mrs. Gabehart from Greenfield IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Readers with Book Buddies

Help me give my students new children's book with matching stuffed animals and to ignite the passion for literacy.

  • 1 donor
  • $393 still needed

expires Aug 31

  • 1 donor
  • $393 still needed
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My Project

Our kindergarten class at Brandywine Elementary is comprised of 19 eager young learners, each brimming with potential. As educators, we understand the critical importance of fostering a love for reading at a young age. With this grant proposal, we aim to ignite that passion by implementing an innovative project that combines the magic of children's books with the comfort of matching stuffed animals.

Our project revolves around the idea of using children's books and matching stuffed animals to incentivize reading and goal-reaching in our classroom.

By providing each student with a special bag containing a book, a matching stuffed animal, and perhaps a special activity related to the story, we hope to make reading a more interactive and engaging experience for our young learners.

Our primary goals for this project include improving literacy skills, fostering a love for reading, and encouraging parent involvement in their child's education. We aim to achieve these goals by creating a positive and motivating reading environment in our classroom and providing students with tangible rewards for reaching their reading goals.

Mrs. Gabehart will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 31.

Mrs. Gabehart
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Kaplan Early Learning Llama Llama Red Pajama Hardcover Book & Plush Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
AivaToba Large Cotton Rope Basket, 22” x 14” Blanket Basket Living Room, Toy Storage Baskets, Extra Large Baskets with Handles, Large Storage Basket for Blankets, Woven Baby Laundry Basket-Navy • Amazon Business $23.66 1 $23.66
Kids Binoculars girls or boys Real Binoculars in Green Blue - Binoculars for Toddlers up to Kids age 14 - includes sticker book with 40 Bird Species • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Penguin Random House Corduroy Book and Bear Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.69 1 $20.69
60 Pieces Christmas Bell Necklaces Christmas Holiday Necklaces for Christmas Supplies (Red and Green) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Dragons Love Tacos Book and Toy Set • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
MerryMakers The Day The Crayons Quit Green Plush Toy,0 months to 100 months 12-Inch • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Spookley the Square Pumpkin, A Family To Be Thankful For • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Spookley and the Pumpkin Jamboree • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
LANDNEOO 30 PCS Mesh Zipper Pouch, [ A 4 Size ] 13.3” x 9.3” Plastic Waterproof Zipper Bags, Large Mesh Bags for Travel Items Organizing Storage, Home Office Supplies • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Kids Preferred The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Plush • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
Wild Republic Audubon Birds Pileated Woodpecker Plush with Authentic Bird Sound, Stuffed Animal, Bird Toys for Kids and Birders • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Wild Republic Audubon Birds Turkey Plush with Authentic Bird Sound, Stuffed Animal, Toys for Kids & Birders 5" , Wild Turkey • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America, Second Edition • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
GUND Spookley The Square Pumpkin Plush Toy, Premium Stuffed Animal for Ages 1 and Up, Orange/Green, 6” • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Backpack Explorer: Bird Watch: What Will You Find? • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Turkey Trouble • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Night Before Christmas - Hardcover Christmas Book (Christmas Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$318.20

Vendor shipping charges

$1.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.60

Total project goal

$417.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$417.32

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$392.32

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