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Dr. Candow from Cleveland, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Props to Reading

My students need books on CD to help them listen to engaging and quality stories while still learning to use a book.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Candow's classroom raised $535

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from a very diverse neighborhood, one that is filled with areas of revitalization next to areas of extreme poverty. 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. My students have a variety of special needs, but each brings their own gifts and strengths to the classroom.

I have loved watching the students gain confidence as they grow and learn.

Students that previously were quiet and did not participate have begun to laugh at books, make comments, and answer questions.

My Project

My students are ages 5- 10 and really enjoy listening to stories and books. By using books on CD, they will not be limited by their reading abilities and can enjoy books independently. After reading, they often struggle to express their comprehension and sequencing of what they have read. We have worked on making connections between their lives and the books we've read. Using props will help student recall and retell the story.

Their joy and excitement shine through as they listen to and discuss stories.

Being able to enjoy stories independently and retell in different ways will increase their passion for reading.

Dr. Candow Orchard STEM School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cleveland, OH View local requests

Nearly all 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

9 students impacted 27donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA955X - Lakeshore Storytelling Kits - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
LA960X - Lakeshore Storytelling Kits - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
RR435 - Storyteller Read-Along Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$417.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.16

Total project goal

$534.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$534.42

19 Donors

-$441.79

Donations toward project cost

-$390.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.27

Matching donations from our partners

-$80.39

Match offers toward project cost

-$68.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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