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Mrs. Van Kirk from Prescott Vly., AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rewards for Meeting Reading Challenges

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FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Van Kirk's classroom raised $167

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are dedicated readers during choice reading time each day, but I find that they tend to stay within their comfort zone and reread the same books over and over. While I enjoy that, too, I believe they are missing out on expanding their vocabulary, experiencing new and different settings and characters, as well as pushing themselves to improve their reading skills.

I would like to offer prizes to students who are willing to branch out and read some new material.

These books are diverse and inclusive. I think students are going to find some new books to love and they are going to improve their reading skills.

Mrs. Van Kirk Lake Valley Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Prescott Vly., AZ View local requests

More than 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
(50 Pcs) Fidget Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids Pop Its It Gift Ideas Fidgets Gifts Boys Girls Party Favors Sensory Toy Bulk Pack Stress Autistic Autism Treasure Classroom Prizes Ages 3-12 Years Old • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
80 Pieces Cute Cartoon Gel Ink Pens Black Ink Cool Pens Cute Pens Bulk Assorted Style Novelty Pens Cool Office Pens Rollerball Pens for Office Student Kids School Supplies Present (Dinosaur Style) • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
52 Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Birthday Gift Toys, Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Toys, Carnival Prizes, School Classroom Rewards, Pinata Stuffers, Goodie Bags Filler for Boys and Girls 8-12 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
OHill 24 Pack Plush Pillows Mini Keychain for Birthday Party Home Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
100 Pcs Book Stickers,Reading Stickers,Bookish,Book Stickers for Water Bottles,Bookish Items Stickers,Library Stickers,Book Accessories for Reading Lovers,Vinyl Waterproof Decals for Kids Teens • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$102.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.98

Total project goal

$166.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$166.56

2 Donors

-$166.56

Donations toward project cost

-$141.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.98

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$0.00

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