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Ms. Birney from Utica, MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Stories, Inspiring Children!

My students need inspiring books that tells stories of young children following their dreams, working hard, and persisting through problems.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Birney's classroom raised $427

This project is fully funded

My Students

"And then, I realized what you do with an idea...You change the world." This beautiful quote embodies the messages in many of the texts included in this project. These books are a wonderful way to teach children the social and emotional skills they need to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

My students are an energetic group of children who are so excited about "growing their brains" and going "up, up, up til the end of the year" on their tests!

They support and celebrate one another in their growth. They are learning how to persevere even when learning seems hard. Just last week there was an observer in my classroom who noted that during their centers one child was heard saying to the others "Don't worry just try your best and keep going!" They are really beginning to internalize messages that will help them be successful as they overcome obstacles. Books are an amazing tool in learning how to deal with a myriad of problems. Stories allow students to explore problems and possible solutions. When partnered with strong lessons on comprehension and discussions, students are able to critically analyze the problems and solutions characters face. Through reading students get to experience the same journey as the characters and stretch themselves and their minds.

My Project

My students need inspiring books that tells stories of young children following their dreams, working hard, and persisting through problems. These books will be used as read aloud texts throughout the year and also will be available for students to retell the stories and partner read during independent reading time. Students will complete comprehension activities that are designed for these stories and practice essential skills for young readers. Even for the most struggling readers they will be able to explore the beautiful pictures in these texts and "picture walk" as they become ready to read. It is so important that young readers fall in love with books. They need to experience the way books can transport you to places and let you have experiences things you would not otherwise. It is important for young learners to learn that books can make you laugh out loud or cry, as you feel what the characters feel. My students have definitely connected strongly to some stories this year and I have no doubt they will also connect with the stories in this project.

I really believe in encouraging my students to push themselves and to dream big.

I think these books will help to do just that! I also think these stories have a magical and heartwarming appeal which students will enjoy and connect with. Thank you for helping us on our journey to become lovers of literature!

Ms. Birney Utica Elementary Middle School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Once Upon an Alphabet: Short Stories for All the Letters • Amazon Business $17.75 1 $17.75
What To Do With a Box • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Once There Was a Boy... Boxed Set • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
I'll Catch You If You Fall • Amazon Business $13.62 1 $13.62
Isabella: Girl on the Go • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
Robo-Sauce • Amazon Business $13.07 1 $13.07
Ellie • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
What Do You Do With an Idea? • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93
Wish • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Happy! • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Wherever You Go • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
We're in the wrong book! • Amazon Business $12.67 1 $12.67
Rosie Revere, Engineer • Amazon Business $12.12 1 $12.12
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
Mix It Up! • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Full Moon at the Napping House • Amazon Business $11.44 1 $11.44
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
I Need My Monster • Amazon Business $11.22 1 $11.22
The Wonderful Things You Will Be • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Let's Play! • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Journey • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Iggy Peck, Architect • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
I Wish You More • Amazon Business $9.72 1 $9.72
Tap the Magic Tree • Amazon Business $9.51 1 $9.51
Press Here • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09

Materials cost

$306.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.92

Total project goal

$426.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.15

1 Donor

-$426.15

Donations toward project cost

-$362.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.92

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