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Mrs. Derrick from Buffalo NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Down to Reading

Help me give my students new books to enhance our guided reading groups.

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My Project

The specific items we are requesting for this project are carefully selected books that align with the diverse reading levels within our guided reading groups. These books are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, providing a well-rounded and engaging reading experience. With your help, we aim to create an enriching environment that fosters not only literacy skills but also a lifelong love for reading.

Secondly, by introducing new and captivating titles, we hope to spark curiosity and imagination, encouraging our students to explore different genres and broaden their literary horizons.

Ultimately, our overarching goal is to instill a passion for reading that will empower our young learners as they progress through their academic journey.

My students' have a remarkable diversity of talents, interests, and learning styles. It is my firm belief that by providing them with a rich and varied selection of books, we can celebrate and nurture their individual strengths while addressing their specific needs. Your generous contributions to this project will undoubtedly play a crucial role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for my special education students.

Mrs. Derrick
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels G & H (Classroom Set): A Big Collection of Just-Right Leveled Books for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $81.57 1 $81.57
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels I & J (Classroom Set): A Big Collection of Just-Right Leveled Books for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $68.78 1 $68.78
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels K & L (Single-Copy Set): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $21.02 3 $63.06

Materials cost

$213.41

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.52

Total project goal

$290.13

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Total project goal

 $290.13

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 $290.13

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