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Ms. T. from San Fernando, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Books

Help me give my students the art of reading. Your book donation will reflect on my students learning.

  • $1,067 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

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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

My students are in a classroom that caters to moderate to severe needs, and they are currently focused on learning to read. Each student demonstrates a strong commitment to their language arts skills, putting forth great effort in their learning journey. However, the diverse levels of understanding among them require me to tailor my teaching methods. To effectively support their growth, I employ scaffolding techniques that allow me to meet each student at their individual level. This approach helps create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Ms. T. Gridley-Montanez Elementary Dual Language Academy Grades 3-5

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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.

San Fernando, CA 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

9 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
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
Pet the Cat Hardcover Collection - 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $70.76 1 $70.76
Complete Set of Bob Books, Sets 1-5 (42 books) • Amazon Business $66.64 1 $66.64
Judy Blume Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $64.16 1 $64.16
Kaplan Early Learning Celebrate Diversity Around the World Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
8 Book Set: Little SPOT of Emotion - Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
8 Book Set: Little SPOT Takes Action! Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, Safety; social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Kaplan Early Learning Science Exploration Books - Set of 7 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96

Materials cost

$784.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.95

Sales tax

 $71.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$906.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.97

Total project goal

$1,066.45

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