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Mrs. Hamilton from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Read and Meet the Author

Help me give my students 21 copies of the book, "The Golden Bee."

  • $362 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

My class of 21 3rd-grade students has developed a love for reading. Throughout the year, we have enjoyed reading several novels together as a class. I would like our next text to have an SEL focus in preparation for middle school.

"The Golden Bee" is the perfect read for my 3rd-grade students, which focuses on the diversity within a classroom, managing one's emotions, and encouraging healthy competition.

The characters within the text are relatable and engaging. This text was also written to support students with short attention spans, which will assist diverse learners within the classroom.

I will utilize this text as a whole class read aloud. Throughout the text, we will be engaging in classroom conversations focusing on SEL and diversity in our classroom. I want to ensure that my students always know they are never alone and there are people/resources available.

Upon completion of the text, the author has agreed to do a meet and greet with the students. The students willl then have an opportunity to meet an author and ask questions pertaining to the writing process.

Mrs. Hamilton Cardenas Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Golden Bee • Amazon Business $12.99 21 $272.79

Materials cost

$272.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.16

Total project goal

$361.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.04

1 Donor

-$361.04

Donations toward project cost

-$306.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.16

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 $0.00

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