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Pages of Growth: Fostering Love for Reading With Chapter Books!

Help me give my students a diverse selection of chapter books to foster a love for reading, broaden horizons, and nurture empathy among my students.

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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

In our classroom, each turn of a page unveils a world of wonder and possibility. With your support, we aim to enrich the literary landscape of our students' minds by providing a diverse array of chapter books. These books will serve as gateways to imagination, fostering a love for reading that transcends borders and cultures.

The requested chapter books will make a profound difference in our students' learning journeys.

They will offer windows into different cultures, experiences, and perspectives, broadening horizons and nurturing empathy. By encountering characters from diverse backgrounds, our students will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and cultivate crucial social and emotional skills.

Our goals for this project are ambitious yet attainable. We aspire to create a vibrant reading environment where every student feels valued and empowered. With access to a rich selection of chapter books, we aim to boost literacy skills, foster a lifelong love for reading, and instill a sense of curiosity and wonder in our students.

What makes our students truly special is their boundless potential and resilience. Despite facing various challenges, they approach each day with enthusiasm and determination. They are a diverse group of individuals, each bringing their unique strengths and perspectives to our classroom community. By providing them with high-quality chapter books that reflect their identities and experiences, we can empower them to embrace their uniqueness and thrive academically and personally. Your support will not only enrich their learning experiences but also equip them with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Mrs. Shears
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Survived: Ten Thrilling Books (Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $36.72 1 $36.72
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles Box Set Books 1-4 (Minecraft) • Amazon Business $26.43 1 $26.43
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $25.61 1 $25.61
The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3) • Amazon Business $22.86 1 $22.86
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $22.26 1 $22.26
The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers: 5-Book Paperback Box Set • Amazon Business $21.23 1 $21.23
The War of the Witches (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $17.25 1 $17.25
The War of the Witches (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $17.25 1 $17.25
Dragons in a Box: Magical Creatures Collection (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dragons in a Box: Magical Creatures Collection (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Unicorn Academy: Rainbow of Adventure Boxed Set (Books 1-4) • Amazon Business $13.62 1 $13.62
The Secret of Superhero Academy: Easy Chapter Books for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders (The Science of Reading Decodable Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Shadow Ninjas, The Secrets of Ice and Fire: A Decodable Chapter Book for Kids in Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 (The Science of Reading Decodable Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Danger in Zion National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
The Enchanted Bridge (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Big Monty and the Cyborg Substitute • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Afternoon on the Amazon Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Enchanted Bridge (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Night of the Ninjas Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
A Videogame Stole My Sister (Metaverse Legends) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mission to Shadow Sea (Future Hero #2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Future Hero (Future Hero, 1) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$377.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.87

Total project goal

$485.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.81

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 $485.81

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