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

The Bridge to Bilingual

Help me give my students the tools they need to learn and speak the English language.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Teaching English to bilingual students bridges cultures, opens doors to new opportunities, and empowers them to thrive in an interconnected world. Together, we're building bridges through language.

Being bilingual is important for students because it enhances cognitive abilities, promotes cultural understanding, expands career opportunities, and fosters communication skills.

It also enables students to connect with diverse communities and navigate a globalized world with confidence and empathy.

It is important to me to teach English to my Spanish speaking students to equip them with valuable language skills that enhance their academic and professional opportunities. By becoming proficient in English, Spanish students can access a wider range of resources, communicate effectively in diverse settings, and participate fully in an increasingly interconnected world. Additionally, English proficiency opens doors to higher education, career advancement, and cultural exchange opportunities, empowering Spanish students to succeed in a globalized society.

Mrs. Rucker
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Class Set of Eyewords™ Multisensory Sight Words Desktop Dictionary, Sets #1-3, Words 1-150 (15 Set) • Amazon Business $206.95 1 $206.95
Lakeshore English Language Learner Games Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Scholastic Teacher Resources English-Spanish First Little Readers: Guided Reading Level A Classroom Set • Quill.com $105.29 1 $105.29
Scholastic Teacher Resources English-Spanish First Little Readers: Guided Reading Level C Classroom Set • Quill.com $93.59 1 $93.59
Scholastic Teacher Resources English-Spanish First Little Readers: Guided Reading Level B Classroom Set (SC-866804) • Quill.com $85.49 1 $85.49
Lakeshore English Language Development Reading Comprehension Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore English Language Development Writing Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
MERRIAM WEBSTERS ILLUSTRATED • Teachers' School Supply $22.95 1 $22.95
Spanish Language Learning Workbook: 900+ Exercises, Sentences, Verbs Composition, Grammar and Vocabulary to Improve Your Spanish Level. Increase Your Communication Skills! • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Inglés en 100 días - Inglés para conversar / English in 100 Days: Conversational English (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Trend? Skill Drill Flash Cards, Word Families • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
English for Everyone: Nivel 4: Avanzado, Libro de Estudio: Curso completo de autoaprendizaje (DK English for Everyone) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.27 1 $15.27
English for Everyone: Nivel 2: Inicial, Libro de Estudio: Curso completo de autoaprendizaje (DK English for Everyone) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
English for Everyone: Nivel 3: Intermedio, Libro de Ejercicios: Curso completo de autoaprendizaje (DK English for Everyone) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Trend? Bingo Games, Alphabet • Quill.com $14.21 1 $14.21
My First Portuguese Book. Portuguese-English Book for Bilingual Children: Portuguese-English children's book with illustrations for kids. A great ... Educational Books for Bilingual Children) • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
English for Everyone Junior First Words Colors, Shapes and Numbers Flash Cards (DK English for Everyone Junior) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
English for Everyone: Nivel 1: Inicial, Libro de Estudio: Curso completo de autoaprendizaje (DK English for Everyone) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spanish Verbs - Conjugations (Quick Study Academic) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$920.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.47

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$980.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.95

Total project goal

$1,153.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,153.01

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 $1,153.01

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