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Ms. Casillas from Newark NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Very Hungry Library

Help me give my students more books so that their love for reading can continue to grow.

  • $161 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

I teach in a growing public school in Newark, NJ. Our school celebrates inclusion and houses many bilingual students. My 17 energetic kindergartners enter the classroom ready to learn, discover, and explore.

At our school we are known as the "Stars", and in order to polish our stars we need to give them the tools needed so they can continue to sparkle and shine.

They are curious, compassionate, and creative learners. They come to school each day ready to try new things.

My Project

Reading is important for young children. It helps children learn sounds, words, and develop early literacy skills.

Reading can help spark children's imagination and stimulate curiosity.

Part of the fun of teaching kindergarten is introducing eager students to a collection of fantastic books. Reading expands children's vocabulary, helps build independence, enhances imagination, improves grammar, and improves writing. Being able to read helps children understand what is what and the purpose it serves. It is important to start reading at a young age and teach children the value of reading so they will grow to practice it often and value their ability to do so.

Ms. Casillas
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maybe Something Beautiful • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Are You Ready to Play Outside? • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Happy Pig Day! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Elephants Cannot Dance! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Today I Will Fly! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
There is a Bird on Your Head! • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Do You Want to Be My Friend? • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
I Eat a Rainbow • AKJ Education $4.34 1 $4.34
Katie Did It • AKJ Education $3.61 1 $3.61

Materials cost

$104.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.09

Total project goal

$160.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.58

2 Donors

-$160.58

Donations toward project cost

-$136.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.09

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$0.00

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