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Ms. Wright from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading is FUNdamental- We Need Books!

My students need exposure to quality books that have characters that interest them and a message that is engaging. My goal is to help my students develop a love for reading and gain experiences through reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wright's classroom raised $599

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are extremely resilient! We are still in the process of overcoming Harvey. Our classroom is one of the only places where students have consistency right now, it's basically a home. Even without the devastation of Harvey, our school in an Acheive 180 campus and recently transitioned out of the IR (Improvement Required) status. We are also a Fine Arts Magnet school. My campus works hard everyday to provide our students with the best education, despite their zip code. Our children have grit and love coming to school.

My Project

These materials will make a difference for my students because they learn through reading and playing. Our library is in desperate need of books who have characters they can relate to and learn from. Many of the books in our current library are worn down and outdated. Exposing children to problems and solutions they may face in their own reality may help them in being better critical thinkers and problem solvers. I am focused on helping my students develop a love for reading through exposing them to books they will love! When I am able to read my students a great book they can travel far beyond these 4 classroom walls.

Ms. Wright Kashmere Gardens Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

23 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT781 - A View from Around the World - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 4 $79.96
LC568 - Magnetic Letter Builders - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LL676 - Magnetic Alphabet Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT305X - Neon Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH967 - Pop & Add to 20 Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
EXPO 1927526 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $10.31 2 $20.62
MerryMakers Pete the Cat Plush Doll, 14.5-Inch • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Not Yet • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
What Do You Do With a Chance? • Amazon Business $13.53 1 $13.53
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $13.10 1 $13.10
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
What Do You Do With an Idea? • Amazon Business $12.06 1 $12.06
What the Dinosaurs Did at School • Amazon Business $11.73 1 $11.73
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
Dragons Love Tacos • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
You're Here for a Reason • Amazon Business $11.36 1 $11.36
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
What Do You Do With a Problem? • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
Think For Myself At School: Holistic Thinking Kids (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $9.80 1 $9.80
The Bear and the Piano • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! • Amazon Business $5.06 1 $5.06

Materials cost

$471.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.82

Total project goal

$598.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$598.80

7 Donors

-$299.40

Donations toward project cost

-$254.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.91

match offer

-$299.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$254.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.91

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$0.00

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