The students at our school represent a culturally and economically diverse group. There are many students who speak no English or limited English when they begin school. Nearly 50% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Our school is located in a suburb of a major southern city. This fall our school will celebrate its 85th anniversary.
Kindergarten is a magical year of learning.
The children arrive in the fall at all levels of learning. Some children have had limited experiences. the children are full of wonder and each day is full of opportunities to learn about the world.
My Project
Our class is twenty Kindergarten children. I inherited a classroom without any books for the children to read. The students are beginning readers who need a variety of books to explore. They need to practice using their newly learned reading strategies. The key to developing and improving these skills is having books for the children to read.
I am interested in creating a classroom library to provide all students books that are on their reading levels.
I have been collecting books from book sales and purchasing them on my own. The children would benefit from having more books available for them to read.
I am also interested in adding four square beanbag ottomans for seating in our classroom. It is important to have a variety of comfortable seating available for the children.
Bean Bag Cube Ottoman Footstool (Black) | | Nylon Fabric - Hand Filled in the USA | 16 x 16 x 16 inches |
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$37.48
4
$149.92
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Level B: A Big Collection of Just-Right Leveled Books for Beginning Readers
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$40.98
1
$40.98
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers
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$16.19
1
$16.19
Nonfiction Sight Word Readers Parent Pack Level B: Teaches 25 key Sight Words to Help Your Child Soar as a Reader! (Nonfiction Sight Word Readers Parent Packs)
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$15.94
1
$15.94
Guided Science Readers Parent Pack: Level B: 16 Fun Nonfiction Books That Are Just Right for New Readers
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$15.15
1
$15.15
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level B: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers
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$14.79
1
$14.79
Biscuit Phonics Fun (My First I Can Read)
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$7.34
2
$14.68
Guided Science Readers Parent Pack: Level C: 16 Fun Nonfiction Books That Are Just Right for New Readers
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$14.44
1
$14.44
Folk & Fairy Tale Easy Readers Parent Pack: 15 Classic Stories That Are "Just Right" for Young Readers
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$13.66
1
$13.66
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers
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$13.17
1
$13.17
The Berenstain Bears Phonics Fun (My First I Can Read)
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$9.09
1
$9.09
Pete the Cat Phonics Box: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
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$7.36
1
$7.36
Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Box Set 1: Levels Included: A-C (My Very First I Can Read)
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$5.65
1
$5.65
Materials cost
$331.02
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.82
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$391.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.14
Total project goal
$460.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$460.95
7 Donors
-$352.13
Donations toward project cost
-$306.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$45.32
Matching donations from our partners
-$100.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$85.00
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