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Ms. Barros-Soares from Washington DC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Books for Developing Readers!

Help me give my students new books on their reading level so that they can grow their love of reading!

  • 6 donors
  • $483 still needed

expires Aug 01

  • 6 donors
  • $483 still needed
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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

These book bins and books will be used to freshen up our 1st grade classroom library. My students are deserving of a classroom library that meets them at their reading level with a variety of topics that focus on reading for fun and reading for learning!

Developing a love of reading at a young age is crucial for reading success in an elementary school classroom.

When students build a love for reading they are more likely to focus on independent reading and reading with friends which builds skills that transfer into the learning they do during whole and small group lessons. When students are excited to read it opens up a world of possibilities and knowledge for them.

My students come from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and are growing up in Washington D.C. a city full of history and avenues for learning. Reading builds an excitement for learning not only in the classroom but beyond their school walls and pushes them to want to learn more about their neighborhoods, communities, and city as a whole! My students are inquisitive little learners who are full of ideas and curiosities. Helping to build our classroom library will allow them to continue to build their excitement for learning.

Ms. Barros-Soares
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zilpoo 12 Pack - Large Plastic Book Bins for Classroom with Pull Out Wheels. Library Shelf Storage Organizer Boxes, Bulk Teacher Supplies Holder, Clear • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Book Collection - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.06 1 $53.06
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 1 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning Step Into Reading Book Set - Level 1 - Set of 9 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $41.36 1 $41.36
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
Kaplan Early Learning Step Into Reading Book Set - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pinkalicious 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Should I Share My Ice Cream?-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.71 1 $8.71
There Is a Bird On Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.13 1 $8.13
Watch Me Throw the Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets: Over 150 Stickers Inside! A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat: A playful fall book for preschoolers and kids • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.21 1 $5.21
Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Biscuit and the Big Parade! (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Good Egg and the Talent Show (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch Level 2 Reader (Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (Ready-to-Read, Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry And Mudge And The Happy Cat • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89
Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
The Gray Day: an Acorn Book (Rainbow Days #1) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Ty's Travels: All Aboard! (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98
Henry and Mudge: The First Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $2.49 1 $2.49

Materials cost

$538.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$609.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.51

Total project goal

$716.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $716.74

4 Donors

-$225.00

Donations toward project cost

-$198.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $482.92

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