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Ms. Kataja from Plantsville, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take Home Books for All

Help me give my students books to take home and enjoy with their family.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kataja's classroom raised $992

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My Project

I work with a variety of struggling readers. I would love to give my wonderful students the opportunity to bring home books from school to enjoy with their families. Many of the school books are old and outdated and I am hoping some new books will help enhance students' love for reading. I would love a variety of genres as you can see by my list. In addition students need bins/pouches to organize these wonderful books. Students can receive reading ribbons, and prizes when completing their reading logs. Thank you so much for helping me foster a love of reading both in the classroom and at home.

Ms. Kataja William Strong Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Plantsville, CT View local requests 24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Little SPOT of Holidays Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Scribble Day, Celebration) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Leelosp 48 Pack Assorted Color Nylon and Plastic Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder with Mesh Zipper • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Premium Classroom Headphone with Microphone (5 Pack) - Kids Wired Earphones with Mic for School Students K-12 & Teachers, Soft Swivel On Ear Pads- Perfect for E-Learning, Meetings, Calls -(Colorful) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Really Good Stuff-163319 Durable Magazine, Book, Folder, File and Binder Holders – Ideal for Narrow or Vertical Storage Needs– Instantly Color Code Home Classroom –Assorted Primary Colors(Set of 6) • Amazon Business $35.69 1 $35.69
Dunwell Colored Plastic Folders with Pockets - (Assorted Colors, 24 Pack), 2 Pocket Poly Folders for School & Office, Durable Heavy Duty File Folders, Includes Adhesive Labels • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 2 $28.78
RibbonsNow Accelerated Reader Award Ribbons - 25 Hot Green Ribbons with Card & String • Amazon Business $13.95 2 $27.90
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Leeche Premium Pop Party Favors Toys for kids,107PCS Prize Box Toys for All Ages kids,Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Dabo & Shobo Highlighters Set of 24,Colored Markers And Beautiful Combination Set Liquid Ink Fast Drying And Not Easy To Fade Are Suitable For Classroom, Office And Shop Short Style • Amazon Business $9.59 2 $19.18
Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 2: Long Vowels, Digraphs & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills • Amazon Business $19.02 1 $19.02
Nonfiction Phonics Readers SET 1: Short Vowels, Blends & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
The Couch Potato (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
A Crankenstein Valentine • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scotch Magic Invisible Tape Refill, 3/4" x 22.2 yds., 6/Pack (810S6) • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
Creepy Carrots! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Green is for Christmas: From the creators of the #1 bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Never EVER Race a Reindeer: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Chairs on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Buddy the Burping Easter Bunny: A Rhyming, Read Aloud Story Book, Perfect Easter Basket Gift for Boys and Girls (Farting Adventures) • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Tough Cookie: A Christmas Story • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
The Giving Snowman: A Children’s Bedtime Story about Gratitude • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Never EVER Tickle a Turkey: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
Wolf in the Snow • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
How to Catch a Turkey • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
The Lights That Dance in the Night • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
A Thing Called Snow • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb Magic E Word Games,Phonics Games Flash Card for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves,Spelling Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kid 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92
Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Turkey Claus (Turkey Trouble) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
The Christmas Owl: Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky: Over 150 Spooky Stickers Inside. A Halloween Book for Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3x5 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40176) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!: Over 150 Stickers Inside: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Turkey Goes to School (Turkey Trouble) • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn: A Fall Book for Kids • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
Love from the Crayons • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Happy Easter from the Crayons • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets: Over 150 Stickers Inside! A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
Sneezy the Snowman • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
The Night Before First Grade • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$791.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.76

Total project goal

$991.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.71

2 Donors

-$495.86

Donations toward project cost

-$421.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.38

match offer

-$495.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$421.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.38

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