Help me give my students amazing picture books to use as mentor texts to expose them to a variety of topics while simultaneously developing their writing skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sarah Westfall's classroom raised $718
This project is fully funded
My Project
I am incredibly lucky to spend my days with 30 amazing 4th graders! As students enter my classroom each year they are just beginning to explore the deeper realm of writing as they begin to craft writing that is structured, creative, unique, and represents their own, personal voice.
Fourth grade is an incredibly pivotal year for students to develop their writing skills and I believe the best way for students to advance these skills is through enjoying reading and analyzing impeccable writing skills in great mentor texts.
The TPT gift card and the incredible books from this project will allow me to model for students skillful writing and grammar and allow them to practice crafting writing through mentor sentences that align with the mentor texts.
Purposefully selecting books that represent marginalized communities, Social Emotional Learning, and people who are different than my students will enhance the learning opportunities. The selected books will provide launching points for discussions about important life skills.
More than half 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
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
HissiCo 49PCS Acrylic Paint Set of 36 Colors 2fl oz 60ml Bottles 12 Brunshes and Palette,Non Toxic 36 Colors Acrylic Paint No Fading Rich Pigment for Kids Adults Artists Canvas Crafts Wood Painting
• Amazon Business
$25.88
1
$25.88
Ring Pop Bulk Easter Candy Lollipop Variety Party Pack - 50 Count Lollipops w/ Assorted Flavors - Candy For Party Favors, Easter Candy Bags, Easter Basket Stuffers, Gift Exchange
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
The Pirate of Kindergarten (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover))
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Xuhal 2 Set School Dry Erase Spinner Wheel Magnetic Rainbow Color Spinners Plastic Game Spinner with Writing Film and Arrows for Classroom Math Manipulatives Supplies Games
• Amazon Business
$19.79
1
$19.79
Patchwork Prince
• Amazon Business
$16.93
1
$16.93
Grief Is an Elephant
• Amazon Business
$16.51
1
$16.51
Cloud Babies
• Amazon Business
$15.29
1
$15.29
What Are You Feeling?: A picture book of your emotions
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
2 Pieces Cube Timers Gravity Sensor Flip Timer Kids Timer Workout Timer and Game Timer for Time Management, 1 3 5 10 Minutes and 15 20 30 60 Minutes (White，Black)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Home
• Amazon Business
$14.75
1
$14.75
Can Bears Ski?: 1
• Amazon Business
$14.62
1
$14.62
Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
• Amazon Business
$14.13
1
$14.13
Abdul's Story
• Amazon Business
$13.69
1
$13.69
The Iheards
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships
• Amazon Business
$13.20
1
$13.20
Nerdy Birdy
• Amazon Business
$13.19
1
$13.19
Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
The Mitten
• Amazon Business
$12.64
1
$12.64
Mae Among the Stars
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Laffy Taffy Candy, Sour Apple Flavor, 145 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School
• Amazon Business
$11.14
1
$11.14
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Owl Moon
• Amazon Business
$10.89
1
$10.89
The Compulsion Cloud
• Amazon Business
$10.31
1
$10.31
Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed, paperback
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Come With Me
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
• Amazon Business
$9.92
1
$9.92
Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Another Important Book
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Anxious: A Choose Your Own Attitude Book
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
• Amazon Business
$8.22
1
$8.22
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream
• Amazon Business
$8.09
1
$8.09
Weslandia
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
The Name Jar
• Amazon Business
$7.10
1
$7.10
The Important Book
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
A Day's Work
• Amazon Business
$6.79
1
$6.79
Materials cost
$558.40
Vendor shipping charges
$12.72
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$609.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$107.56
Total project goal
$717.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$717.06
13 Donors
-$696.47
Donations toward project cost
-$609.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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