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Ms. Doherty from Phoenix, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Read Aloud Stories Go a Long Way!

Help me give my students a variety of books that may change their perspective on reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Doherty's classroom raised $251

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

All of my students are full of energy and have an excitement for learning. They appreciate the little things, which makes teaching so amazing. I can show my class a picture of something to simple, and they come up with tons of questions and observations.

My 26 students are amazing kids and aim to always have a growth mindset.

My school is a Title I school and works as a team. We strive to see growth in each and every one of our students and, in order for that, they need to receive the best education and differentiated instruction. I believe I could make that difference in each of my first graders, and I am excited to see what the growth and hard work my class accomplishes this year and future years.

My Project

As a third-year teacher, I am still trying to gain as many read aloud books as I could that will teach the kids life lessons! I have been working extra hard this year to get my students to become readers and enjoy reading while learning from home. It has been a challenge to get the kids to pick up books on their own when not on google meet with me. I believe if I have a good collection of stories to read to the kids online, they will want to look for books online that they can read or listen to. These books I am asking for, will also be available for the kids to read in the classroom when we go back in person and on a display. I also included fake sunglasses for the kids. These are an engaging way to get the kids to read more and they each will have their very own pair to keep, no sharing or germs! I have been playing read aloud books on youtube for the kids to listen to, but it is not the same when their teacher isn't reading it. I would make my own videos of me reading these books for my kids to listen to. My classroom could always use some extra engaging books!

Ms. Doherty Richard E Miller Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blue Panda 24-Pack Nerd Glasses - Black Round Glasses Frames - Wizard Glasses for Cosplay • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Strictly No Elephants • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
I Promise • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $12.45 1 $12.45
I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management And Dealing With Kids Emotions And Feelings (Preschool Feelings Book, Self-Regulation Skills) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pete the Cat: Secret Agent • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Dive, Dolphin • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Kids Readers: Bugs (Pre-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Swing Sloth!: Explore the Rain Forest • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Odd Animals (Pre-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Hop, Bunny!: Explore the Forest • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Hello, Penguin! (Pre-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Play, Kitty! • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Safari • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Slither, Snake! • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: All About Bears (Pre-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
National Geographic Readers: Jump Pup! • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Swim Fish!: Explore the Coral Reef • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$168.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.60

Total project goal

$250.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.66

1 Donor

-$125.33

Donations toward project cost

-$106.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.80

match offer

-$125.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.80

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