Help me give my students the gift of literature with books for daily read-alouds and independent reading to create confident readers!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Burton's classroom raised $201
This project is fully funded
My Project
This year will be a year of firsts! After 18 years of teaching Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st, I will be starting my journey as a 2nd grade teacher! I will even be given the gift of teaching some of my past Kinders! However, all of my teaching materials, games, and books are centered around early childhood and beginning readers. I began my Accelerated Reader library while teaching first, but my library is lacking books for grades second and higher. I know that my incoming students are excited to take their reading to the next level. I would love to be able to give them interesting and grade-appropriate books to start the new school year off right!
"A book is a dream you hold in your hand." (Neil Gaiman) With these books, I will be able to not only add to my independent reading library but also expand my read-aloud library.
I have planned for a special read-aloud portion of our day to allow my students to be introduced to new series, authors, and genres. Our read-aloud time will help my students develop their listening skills, expand their vocabulary, and create opportunities for discussions. This portion of our day will allow them to use their imaginations and hopefully get them excited to read these books on their own!
The Magic Tree House series, Mercy Watson, and Henry and Mudge set will be used during our read-aloud time. The individual books will be labeled with the reading level and added to our Accelerated Reader library. Every day the students are given independent reading time to select a book on their level to read and take a quiz. My goal is to create confident, independent readers who believe in their ability and leave my classroom with a love of reading!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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A Library of Magic Tree House Collection 28 Books Box Set
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$41.90
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$41.90
Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack: Henry and Mudge; Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move; Henry and Mudge in the Green Time; Henry and Mudge ... and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry & Mudge)
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$14.47
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$28.94
Mercy Watson Boxed Set: Adventures of a Porcine Wonder: Books 1-6
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$15.53
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$15.53
Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete (My First I Can Read)
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
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$5.39
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$5.39
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell
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$5.39
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$5.39
Henry and Mudge under the Yellow Moon
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$4.99
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$4.99
Henry And Mudge And The Careful Cousin: Ready-To-Read Level 2
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$4.99
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$4.99
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (Ready-to-Read, Level 2)
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$4.99
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$4.99
Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat (My First I Can Read)
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$4.39
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$4.39
Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper)
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$3.99
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$3.99
Materials cost
$138.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$170.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.10
Total project goal
$200.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$200.65
5 Donors
-$191.82
Donations toward project cost
-$170.55
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