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Mrs. Joseph from Springfield, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Adventures: Fun, High-Interest Books for Growing Readers

Help me give my students access to engaging, age-appropriate books that match their reading levels, inspiring a love for reading and academic growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Joseph's classroom raised $607

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 Project

The specific books I'm requesting will help my older students access age-appropriate content while meeting their reading levels. Many of my students are struggling readers, and it's crucial for them to have materials that are both interesting and accessible. By providing high-interest, lower-level books, I hope to create an environment where they can enjoy reading without feeling frustrated or overwhelmed.

Unlocking the love of reading is my ultimate goal.

I want my students to feel empowered by finding books that resonate with their interests, building both their confidence and reading skills. What makes my students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn despite challenges. Many come from diverse backgrounds, with some speaking English as a second language, and they deserve resources that meet them where they are academically, helping them grow.

Mrs. Joseph Brightwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Springfield, MA 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Chips, Mad Fish, and Other Tales (Pat & Pals) • Amazon Business $11.33 3 $33.99
Kissdream 7 Piece Jumbo Dinosaur Toys for Kids Big Dinosaur Toys for Boys Realistic Giant Dinosaur Toys for Kids 3-5 - Perfect Dinosaur Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Animal Rescue Friends: Finding Home (Volume 4) • Amazon Business $12.94 2 $25.88
Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories • Amazon Business $12.40 2 $24.80
Kristy and the Walking Disaster: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #16) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First • Amazon Business $10.37 2 $20.74
WATINC Dinosaur Felt-Board Stories Set 3.5Ft 37Pcs Preschool Dinosaurs Classification Storytelling Flannel Roar Volcano Ancient Animal Theme Early Learning Play Kit Wall Hanging Gift for Toddlers Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together • Amazon Business $9.74 2 $19.48
Animal Rescue Friends: Learning New Tricks (Volume 3) • Amazon Business $9.36 2 $18.72
Allergic: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.21 2 $18.42
Animal Rescue Friends: Friends Fur-ever (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $9.00 2 $18.00
The Tryout: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.85 2 $17.70
Katie the Catsitter: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $8.76 2 $17.52
Animal Rescue Friends (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $8.52 2 $17.04
Miss Moss: Spring Has Sprung (Book 3) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Miss Moss: Lots of Love (7) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Miss Moss (Book 1) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Miss Moss: The Long Winter (Book 2) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Miss Moss: Summer Fun (Book 4) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Moss is Boss (5) Decodable Chapter Book (Miss Moss) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Miss Moss: The Mild Winter (6) Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Can Ten Pigs Fit in a Tub?: A Decodable Graphic Novel (Pat & Pals) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Six Days at Camp with Lin and Jill: Decodable Chapter Book • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fox Hunt: Decodable Chapter Book for Kids with Dyslexia (The Kents' Quest) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sam Is Stuck: Decodable Chapter Book (The Kents' Quest) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
SHIP TROUBLE BEGINNER READER: A DECODABLE GRAPHIC NOVEL (Trouble with Bad Cat Decodable Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Peek-a-Flap Dino - Children's Lift-a-Flap Board Book, Gift for Little Dinosaur Lovers, Ages 2-7 • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
Have You Seen My Dinosaur? (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $6.75 1 $6.75
Never Touch a Dinosaur! • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72
Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.28 1 $3.28

Materials cost

$477.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.90

Total project goal

$606.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$606.01

1 Donor

-$271.11

Donations toward project cost

-$257.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.56

match offer

-$303.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.89

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$0.00

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