My students need books and materials for phonics work in their beginning level reading groups.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Eckert's classroom raised $247
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our first grade classes are a hum of busy, hard workers. We are beginning a "walk to read" model of learning, where each morning, students will walk to the first grade teacher who will meet the reading needs of those students. The levels will be just right for each student to succeed.
Sanislo Elementary is an open concept school where students are excited to learn.
Teachers know the names and faces of nearly all the students--even those we don't teach. Our school motto is, "The small school with BIG ideas," and we teach and learn those big ideas daily.
Most of our students are from low socioeconomic backgrounds and many come from homes where there aren't many books. Adding quality books to our classroom libraries will make a positive impact on both the quality and quantity of literature we can use for our teaching.
My Project
Each primary teacher has a library of leveled books that students can choose from during the day. Books at the students' "just right" level are perfect for silent, partner and group reading and will be used throughout the day. Students are able to feel successful when they can read the words in these simple texts. Once they are able to master a level, they "graduate" to the next level with pride.
Research shows that the more books children read, the better they are able to read.
Many of our lower leveled book bins need to be supplemented in order to keep the libraries current and varied. Donated books are vital to keep our libraries fresh and interesting. We currently have only a dozen or so books in the primary sets, so additional books would bring a welcome variety to our reading program.
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
Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction (6th Edition) (Words Their Way Series)
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$44.24
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$44.24
Little Leveled Readers: Level C Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar!
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$29.48
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$29.48
Little Leveled Readers: Level B Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar!
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$24.58
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$24.58
Little Leveled Readers: Level A Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar!
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$23.30
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$23.30
Little Leveled Readers: Level D Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar!
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$20.75
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$20.75
The MEGA-BOOK of Instant Word-Building Mats: 200 Reproducible Mats to Target & Teach Initial Consonants, Blends, Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Word Families, & More!
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$20.39
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Materials cost
$162.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$14.24
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$209.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$36.96
Total project goal
$246.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$246.38
5 Donors
-$246.38
Donations toward project cost
-$209.42
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