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Ms. Parrott from Bluffton, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Read-Aloud Magic: A Book for Every Student

Help me give my students their own copy of our read-aloud books so we can enjoy and learn from the stories together.

  • $677 goal

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

My Project

There is something truly powerful about putting a book directly into a child’s hands. During our summer reading camp, I witnessed the magic that happens when every student has their own copy of our read-alouds. Engagement soared, confidence grew, and even the most hesitant readers leaned in, followed along, and lit up with excitement as they turned each page.

This project will help provide a copy of each read-aloud book we plan to explore together, so every student can fully participate—eyes on the text, fingers following the words, and hearts connected to the story.

When students can interact with a book directly, they develop stronger comprehension skills, a sense of ownership, and a deeper love for reading.

With your support, we can turn reading from something students watch… into something they experience. Help me build a classroom where every child has the chance to see themselves as a reader, with their very own book in hand.

Ms. Parrott Red Cedar Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Bluffton, SC 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Book Set: Wonder (hardcover book club, ages 8-12) - social emotional learning, Choose Kind empathy, mental health, books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $150.00 2 $300.00
Because of Winn-Dixie • Amazon Business $5.70 18 $102.60
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $5.51 18 $99.18

Materials cost

$501.78

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FREE

Sales tax

$35.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.42

Total project goal

$676.11

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