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Mrs. Nolan from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surviving History: I Survived Book Series

Help me give my students a deeper understanding of history by providing books that will introduce children to important historical events.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nolan's classroom raised $200

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

I am passionate about inspiring my students to love reading while helping them develop a deeper understanding of history. My students are curious, eager learners, and I want to provide them with books that are both engaging and educational.

One of the best ways to bring history to life is through stories.

That’s why I’m asking for your support to help me bring the "I Survived" book series by Lauren Tarshis to my classroom. This series has captivated young readers with its exciting, fast-paced narratives that introduce children to important historical events, such as the Titanic disaster, the attacks on 9/11, and the eruption of Mount St. Helens. The characters in these books face real challenges, giving students a unique perspective on history through the eyes of those who survived these events.

The books will not only help my students understand history in a more personal and emotional way, but they’ll also improve their reading skills, build empathy, and spark meaningful discussions about resilience and courage.

I am requesting a set of the "I Survived" book series, which includes a range of titles covering key historical events. These books will serve as both individual reading material and a class resource for group discussions, reading comprehension activities, and projects.

I truly believe that when students are excited about what they’re reading, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love of learning. The "I Survived" series will help my students build both their reading skills and their understanding of historical events in an enjoyable and meaningful way. Your generous contribution will make a lasting impact on my classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support!

Mrs. Nolan George Washington Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Survived Series Complete Books Set (21 Books) • Amazon Business $68.86 2 $137.72

Materials cost

$137.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.96

Total project goal

$199.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$199.75

1 Donor

-$199.75

Donations toward project cost

-$169.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.96

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$0.00

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