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“Jambo Means Hello!” Prekindergarten Books in Swahili & English

Help me give my students from Africa bilingual pre-K books in two languages~ Swahili and English!

Mr. Jonte Boucher Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker Middle School

Dallas, TX Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In our vibrant pre-K and kindergarten classroom, the introduction of bilingual Swahili-English picture books represents a significant stride towards inclusive education. These books are not merely educational resources; they are powerful instruments of cultural affirmation and linguistic pride for our students born in Uganda and Nigeria.

By incorporating these bilingual books into our English as a Second Language curriculum, we offer our young learners a taste of home, ensuring their African cultural roots are acknowledged and celebrated.

This familiarity fosters a nurturing learning environment, crucial for their emotional and social development. As they flip through the pages, filled with vibrant illustrations and tales from their native lands, they strengthen their connection to their heritage while simultaneously developing English language skills: ABC books, 123 books, and simple beginner stories.

Moreover, these books serve as an invaluable tool for promoting literacy in a way that resonates with their identities. Learning to read and count through stories and characters that reflect their backgrounds boosts confidence and academic engagement. Embracing multilingualism at this tender age also lays the groundwork for cognitive benefits like enhanced problem-solving skills and creativity.

Your generous support will not only elevate our literacy program but also send a powerful message about the importance of cultural diversity and linguistic equity in education. It will ensure that every child in our classroom feels seen, valued, and motivated to learn, creating a foundation for lifelong learning and appreciation of diverse cultures. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to creating an equitable educational space where every child can thrive, regardless of their background. With your help, we can turn these aspirations into reality, one book at a time.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 2 donors

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Dallas, TX
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Literacy
Books
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mr. Jonte Boucher Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dallas, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Light a Candle / Tumaini pasipo na Tumaini (English and Swahili Edition) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Luli and the Language of Tea • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Happy Within / Furaha ndani: Children's Bilingual Picture Book: English & Swahili / Kitabu cha Picha cha Watoto cha Lugha Mbili: Kiingereza na Kiswahili • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

The Fabulous Lost & Found and the little mouse who spoke Swahili: Laugh as you learn 50 Swahili words with this fun heartwarming Swahili children's book (bilingual English Swahili book for kids) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

My Most Beautiful Dream – Ndoto yangu nzuri sana kuliko zote (English – Swahili): Bilingual children's picture book (Sefa's Bilingual Picture Books – English / Swahili) • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80

Learn Swahili and English: Children Bilingual Book, Teach your child Swahili, Teach your child English, Swahili language book (Bilingual Book for kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

My First Swahili Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations: Bilingual Early Learning & Easy Teaching Swahili Books for Kids (Teach & Learn Basic Swahili words for Children) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Am I small? Mimi ni mdogo?: Children's Picture Book English-Swahili (Bilingual Edition) (Bilingual Books (English-Swahili) by Philipp Winterberg) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Kuku and Mwewe - A Swahili Folktale: A Swahili Folktale • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39

Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book (Picture Puffin Books) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

My First 100 Basic Swahili English Words for Kids: An amazing handbook for toddlers with a variety of fruits, vegetables, ABC animals, vehicles, body parts and many more • Amazon Business $8.91 1 $8.91

Sub-Saharan Africa • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75

We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania • Amazon Business $7.35 1 $7.35

Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book (Picture Puffin Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost			$148.03
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$180.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$31.81
Total project goal			$212.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$212.06
1 Donor			-$106.03
Donations toward project cost			-$90.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.90
match offer			-$106.02
Match offer toward project cost			-$90.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.90
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.01
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

“Jambo Means Hello!” Prekindergarten Books in Swahili & English

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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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