Read to Rise: Building Justice Through Literacy and Focus
Help me give my students engaging books, fidget tools to support focus, and resources to build strong reading skills—including early readers for students and instructional books for teachers.
$627 goal
This project expired on October 6, 2025.
This project expired on October 6, 2025.
Celebrating 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
What I love most about my students is their resilience, curiosity, and determination to grow—even when learning feels tough. Many of my students face challenges like dyslexia or attention difficulties, but they come to school each day ready to try again.
The books in this project will give them access to stories they can relate to and learn from.
The learning-to-read books are specially designed to support students with dyslexia, helping them build confidence and foundational skills. Fidget tools will help them stay focused, while the teacher books will equip me with new strategies to meet their unique needs.
More than three‑quarters 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
30 students impacted
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8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner)
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$52.00
1
$52.00
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens)
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$42.00
1
$42.00
Hair Love (hardcover, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - picture books for classroom library
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$18.00
2
$36.00
Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer 10 Pack Diamond Shaped Liquid Timer for Fidget Toy,Autism Toys, Children Activity, Calm Relaxing,Penguin Desk Toys and Home Ornament (SF-10 PCS-Liquid Motion Bubble)
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$33.99
1
$33.99
SCIONE 10 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4 8 12, Fidget Spinners Birthday Return Gift, Fidget Toys Bulk, Classroom Treasure Box Prize Boys Girls
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$12.98
2
$25.96
Mini Slow Rising Stress Balls 24 Pack, Stretchy Squishy Ball for Anxiety Relief, Fidget Toys Classroom Supplies for Student Teacher, Travel Sensory Toys for Kids Adults
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$24.95
1
$24.95
Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8)
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$22.00
1
$22.00
The Year We Learned to Fly (hardcover picture book)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Jabari Jumps (paperback picture book)
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$10.00
2
$20.00
The Day You Begin (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$19.00
1
$19.00
Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts (hardcover)
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$18.00
1
$18.00
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$18.00
1
$18.00
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers
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$17.09
1
$17.09
MOZACI Fidget Toys, 120 Pack Fidgets Set Stocking Stuffers for Kids Party Favors Autism Sensory Toy Bulk Adults Kids Boys Girls Teens Stress Autistic ADHD Anxiety Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes
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$16.99
1
$16.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes
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$14.99
1
$14.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Decodable Books Kindergarten, First and Second Grade: Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers for Early and Struggling Readers, and Students with Dyslexia (Volume 1)
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$12.97
1
$12.97
Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers: Blends and Digraphs Decodable Books for Early and Struggling Readers, and Students with Dyslexia (Kindergarten, First and Second Grade) - Dyslexia Font
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$12.97
1
$12.97
Orton Gillingham Decodable 3rd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. ... 8-9 years. Volume 3. Black & White Edition.
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$11.99
1
$11.99
Things Kids Should Know About Juneteenth: Educational Children's Book About The History of Juneteenth (Holiday Books for Kids)
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$11.98
1
$11.98
Orton Gillingham Decodable 2nd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. ... 4. Grade 2. 7-8 years. Black & White Edition.
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia.
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers: Unlock Reading Success with Decodable Texts and Phonics-Based Passages for Early and Struggling Readers and Students with Dyslexia
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$9.08
1
$9.08
Materials cost
$494.93
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$532.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.94
Total project goal
$626.29
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