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Ms. Pacana from Cameron, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Adventures: Sparking Joy Through Read-Aloud Books

Help me give my students an opportunity to grow as kind-hearted and empathetic individuals by gifting us read-aloud books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pacana's classroom raised $706

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Navajo kindergarten students bring a unique and beautiful perspective to our classroom. They are curious, thoughtful, and deeply connected to their culture and community. What I love most about them is their eagerness to learn and their ability to see the world with such openness and wonder. However, many of them face challenges in accessing resources that support their social-emotional development. By providing read-aloud books, we can introduce them to stories that teach important values such as kindness, respect, and understanding, helping them grow into empathetic individuals who value themselves and others.

The read-aloud books I am requesting will make a meaningful difference in their learning by offering engaging stories that spark discussions about emotions, relationships, and cultural diversity.

Books can serve as windows and mirrors—allowing students to see themselves represented while also giving them a glimpse into other people's lives and experiences. Through these stories, my students will learn to identify with characters, understand different perspectives, and reflect on their own values and actions. These lessons are essential in building not only academic skills like listening and comprehension but also social skills like empathy and collaboration.

What makes my students truly special is their strong connection to their Navajo heritage and their desire to share and learn from one another. Their kindness, resilience, and sense of community are inspiring and create a classroom environment where everyone feels valued. My goal for this project is to nurture their social-emotional growth by using read-aloud books to guide meaningful conversations and inspire them to embrace values that will serve them throughout their lives. With these resources, I hope to empower my students to become compassionate individuals who contribute positively to their communities and beyond.

Ms. Pacana Tsinabaas Habitiin School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Cameron, AZ View local requests

Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle #1 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets (Books 1-8, 9-16) & 8 Mini Plush Toys; social emotional learning, fidget toys, calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $160.00 1 $160.00
Bose - SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof Design - Black • Best Buy Education $99.97 1 $99.97
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00
3 Book Set: Native American Stories - Bowwow Powwow, Fry Bread, Remember (hardcover picture books) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Doll and 4 Paperback Books • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Our Class is a Family (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten (A KINDergarten Book) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
The Gingerbread Man Padded Hardcover Christmas Storybook • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Always More Love: A Touching Interactive Picture Book of Love for Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kindergarten Graduation!: A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders (Little Golden Book) • Amazon Business $4.38 1 $4.38
You're My Little Cuddle Bug • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$523.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.75

Total project goal

$705.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $705.02

1 Donor

-$300.00

Donations toward project cost

-$300.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$352.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$299.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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