I am a kindergarten teacher dedicated to creating a joyful and engaging learning environment where my students develop a strong foundation in reading. To support this goal, I am seeking funding to expand our classroom library with fun, developmentally appropriate, and entertaining books that will captivate my young learners.
The collection will include beloved series such as Pete the Cat, Piggy and Elephant, and the playful "How to Catch" books, which are perfect for encouraging curiosity, humor, and early literacy skills.
Additionally, I plan to include a variety of holiday-themed books to celebrate diverse traditions throughout the year, and social-emotional learning books to help students build empathy, self-awareness, and positive relationships.
These books are carefully chosen to be relatable and engaging for kindergarten students, promoting language development, comprehension, and a love of reading. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and benefit from materials that make reading approachable and exciting.
Your support will enable me to provide these high-quality books, which will be used during daily reading time, small group instruction, and independent reading. Together, we can inspire my students to become confident, enthusiastic readers who carry a love of books with them for life.
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
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Blue Pastel Alphabet Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6"
• Amazon Business
$114.10
1
$114.10
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection (Includes 2 Bookends) (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
• Amazon Business
$89.00
1
$89.00
Pigeon - Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection
• AKJ Education
$78.80
1
$78.80
UTEX Kids Table with 2 Chairs Set for Toddlers, Boys, Girls, 3 Piece Kiddy Table and Chairs Set, White
• Amazon Business
$69.79
1
$69.79
Fairy-Tale Phonics - Fairy Tale Phonics Collection - 8 Book Set - Collection
• AKJ Education
$51.83
1
$51.83
Grade 1-2 Favorites Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection
• AKJ Education
$48.48
1
$48.48
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Level 2 Nonfiction Readers for Kids, Ages 5+ - Set of 8 Educational Science and Nature Books for Early Elementary, Classroom Library Books Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$36.86
1
$36.86
Pete the Cat: 9 book Set
• Amazon Business
$32.00
1
$32.00
How to Catch 3-Book Holiday Set: Amazing Adventures for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!
• Amazon Business
$31.59
1
$31.59
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$22.46
1
$22.46
Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures: A Box of 5 Groovy Books (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$15.75
1
$15.75
The Cool Bean (The Food Group)
• Amazon Business
$12.60
1
$12.60
This Watermelon Is Not Round: A fun and cute book about kindness, self-love and anti-bullying for kids aged 3 to 6 (I Love Being Different)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Kindness Rocks (Kindness Rocks the World)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group)
• Amazon Business
$11.82
1
$11.82
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning)
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!: Over 150 Stickers Inside: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group)
• Amazon Business
$9.83
1
$9.83
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
• Amazon Business
$8.79
1
$8.79
How to Catch a Mermaid
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
How to Catch a Unicorn
• Amazon Business
$8.26
1
$8.26
Things That Go! Collection (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels Pre-Reader & 1): Readers That Grow With You
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
How to Catch a Garden Fairy: A Mythical Adventure Through Nature
• Amazon Business
$7.89
1
$7.89
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$7.36
1
$7.36
How to Catch a Dragon
• Amazon Business
$7.30
1
$7.30
Is Sand a Rock? (Rock-ology: the Hard Facts About Rocks)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
How to Catch a Class Pet: A Funny School Adventure for Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
How to Catch a Dinosaur
• Amazon Business
$6.94
1
$6.94
How to Catch a Snowman
• Amazon Business
$6.40
1
$6.40
My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf
• Amazon Business
$5.91
1
$5.91
How to Catch a Witch
• Amazon Business
$5.90
1
$5.90
All About Rocks and Minerals: An Introduction for Kids (My First)
• Amazon Business
$5.44
1
$5.44
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase (I Can Read Comics Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$4.73
1
$4.73
How to Catch a Mamasaurus: A Mother's Day Adventure for Kids
• Amazon Business
$4.71
1
$4.71
Sharks! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2): 100 FUN Facts About These Fin-tastic Fish
• Amazon Business
$4.64
1
$4.64
Blippi: Things That Go! (8x8)
• Amazon Business
$4.50
1
$4.50
Indestructibles: Things That Go! - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Materials cost
$782.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$61.02
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$885.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$156.19
Total project goal
$1,041.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,041.27
18 Donors
-$797.71
Donations toward project cost
-$707.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$90.16
Matching donations from our partners
-$208.86
Match offers toward project cost
-$177.53
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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