O-no! Crayons, Pencils,Glue, Scissors, Chairs and Erasers are on Strike!
Help me give my students chapter books and 8 engaging read alouds to help my students continue to foster language development, build vocabulary and improve their listening and comprehension skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mixon's classroom raised $219
This project is fully funded
My Project
The On Strike read-aloud book series by Jennifer Jones will make a powerful difference in my 1st-grade class by helping students understand the importance of responsibility, empathy, and voice through engaging storytelling. As we read together, my students will build reading comprehension skills by making predictions, exploring character motivations, and discussing the cause and effect of the pencils' strike. This creative storyline captures the attention of young learners while reinforcing foundational literacy skills. My students are special because they approach learning with curiosity, resilience, and a heart full of kindness. Literature circles built around this series will give them the opportunity to share ideas, listen to others, and grow as collaborative learners—building confidence as readers and thinkers.
I can't wait to hear the collaborative conversations around the room once Mrs. Mixon's 1st grade class hears that the pencils, erasers, glue, crayons,scissors,chairs,swings and rulers all go on strike!
The goals of this project are: (1) to improve student engagement in reading through interactive read-alouds that connect to their daily lives; (2) to build comprehension and discussion skills using literature circles that promote critical thinking and peer learning; and (3) to create a culminating "puffy book" where each student authors and illustrates a page showing what they learned about communication, teamwork, and problem-solving from the series. This final product will give students a sense of pride and ownership in their learning, while also giving them the chance to reflect on how reading can be both meaningful and fun.
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
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike
• Amazon Business
$47.99
1
$47.99
Frankie Sparks Invention Collection Books 1-4 (Boxed Set): Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet; Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show Trick; Frankie Sparks ... Charm (Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Astronaut Galaxy Projector, Star Projector Galaxy Light, Night Light for Kids, Nebula Ceiling LED Lamp, Room Decor, with Timer and Remote, Gifts for Birthdays
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series)
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
The Space Mission Adventure (4) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Stars and Sparks on Stage (6) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Shadows of Caesar's Creek (3) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.50
1
$6.50
The Buried Bones Mystery (1) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.50
1
$6.50
The Backyard Animal Show (5) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.24
1
$6.24
Lost in the Tunnel of Time (2) (Clubhouse Mysteries)
• Amazon Business
$6.19
1
$6.19
My 1st Graphic Novel - The Lost Lunch - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$5.83
1
$5.83
Materials cost
$153.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$186.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.84
Total project goal
$218.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$218.95
1 Donor
-$109.48
Donations toward project cost
-$93.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.42
match offer
-$109.47
Match offer toward project cost
-$93.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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