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Mrs. Parins from Saint Paul, MN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Read And Make Connections Using Children's Magazines!

My students need "My Big World with Clifford" magazine to learn early reading skills and to make connections to our area of study.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Parins's classroom raised $174

This project is fully funded

My Students

My PreK scholars are amazing! The are the only full day class in our school. They are eager to learn and love being in school. Our school is very diverse and takes pride in welcoming and engaging all scholars and families. We are committed to creating a school where kids feel safe, loved, and motivated.

As a school, we take pride in creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, discuss and study racial equity, and "inspire all scholars to reach high levels of social and academic achievement and to become future leaders through a collaborative system of support" (Our School's Mission Statement).

My Project

My PreK scholars are developing early reading skills. We develop and strengthen these skills in large group and small group activities. In my small groups, I use data to plan instruction to fit the needs of each scholar. Having the "My Big World with Clifford" magazines will allow my scholars to learn new skills using colorful, engaging magazines.

My scholars will use the magazines to practice reading skills, connect and learn more about our area of study, and bring home to share with their families.

Many scholars and families have limited books. Having these magazines will allow my scholars to bring home new reading material two times per month. These magazines will help scholars learn more about subjects such as life cycles and weather.

In small groups, scholars will practice finding the title of the magazine. They may also identify the front and back of the book, and point to where to begin reading. Scholars may also circle letters and words. We will discuss the photos and make There are so many ways to connect these fun and colorful magazines to our learning!

Mrs. Parins Obama Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
My Big World with Clifford, Preschool - Pre-K (min. 5 subscriptions per order) - 18 Issues / Min. 5 Subscriptions / Preschool–Pre-K • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $5.25 20 $105.00

Materials cost

$105.00

Vendor shipping charges

$10.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.96

Total project goal

$173.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$173.04

3 Donors

-$86.52

Donations toward project cost

-$73.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.98

match offer

-$86.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.98

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$0.00

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