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 Students
I teach in a charter school in the South Bronx. Many of our students enter the school reading significantly below grade-level, and I work with these students in small groups to help them improve their reading skills.
Many of my students feel like failures when it comes to reading.
They have had such a hard time learning to read that many have almost stopped trying. For these students, becoming a proficient reader seems like a goal that is far beyond their reach. At our school, we go above and beyond to ensure that no student gives up and that all students learn to the best of their potential. We work hard to give our students the best preparation we can for high school, college and the world beyond. For the students I teach, however, even more help is needed.
My Project
I am asking for sets of audiobooks for my students to read during independent practice. Research has shown that regular use of audiobooks supports reading development in many areas, including vocabulary, fluency, and overall comprehension. The books I have chosen are high-interest series for young readers -- the Junie B. Jones, Geronimo Stilton, and Magic Tree House series. I know my students will be engaged by these exciting books, and that the audiobook format will support those students who struggle so hard to read the words that they cannot enjoy the story. Books on tape help students learn to love reading, and from that love comes motivation to keep trying. I want my students to have the experience of enjoying the books they read, and to experience the success of understanding the text.
Please help my students grow and develop as readers.
I strongly believe that reading is the most important skill one can have for success in school and in life. My students' futures will be changed forever if they can become proficient readers, and these audiobooks will help them achieve that goal.
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
Junie B Jones: Books 1-8 Barbara Park, Read by Lana Quintal
• Barnes and Noble
$21.60
1
$21.60
Magic Tree House, Books 9-16 (Magic Tree House Series) Mary Pope Osborne, Read by Mary Pope Osborne
• Barnes and Noble
$21.60
1
$21.60
Geronimo Stilton, Books 1-3 Geronimo Stilton, Read by Edward Herrmann
• Barnes and Noble
$18.00
1
$18.00
Geronimo Stilton, Books 4-6 Geronimo Stilton, Read by Edward Herrmann
• Barnes and Noble
$21.37
1
$21.37
Junie B. Jones's Second Boxed Set Ever!: Books 5-8 Denise Brunkus
• Barnes and Noble
$14.36
1
$14.36
Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Junie B. Jones Series) Denise Brunkus, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$14.36
1
$14.36
Magic Tree House The Mystery of the Ancient Riddles Boxed Set #3: Book 9 - 12 (Magic Treehouse Series) Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator), Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.48
1
$11.48
Magic Tree House Boxed Set #4 Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.48
1
$11.48
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 5-8 (Magic Tree House Series) Mary Pope Osborne
• Barnes and Noble
$11.48
1
$11.48
Magic Tree House Boxed Set: Books 1 - 4 (Magic Tree House Series) Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.48
1
$11.48
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton Series #1) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid (Geronimo Stilton Series #2) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
I'm Too Fond of My Fur (Geronimo Stilton Series #4) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
Cat and Mouse in A Haunted House (Geronimo Stilton Series #3) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
Four Mice Deep in the Jungle (Geronimo Stilton Series #5) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
Paws off, Cheddarface! (Geronimo Stilton Series #6) Geronimo Stilton, Matt Wolf (Illustrator), Larry Keys (Illustrator), Mark Nithael (Illustrator), Kat Steven (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$6.29
1
$6.29
Materials cost
$194.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$9.00
Total project cost
$206.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.41
Total project goal
$252.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$252.28
1 Donor
-$126.13
Donations toward project cost
-$103.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.70
match offer
-$126.15
Match offer toward project cost
-$103.44
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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