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Ms. Chin from Holualoa, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

Help me give my students a literature-rich classroom to ignite a love of reading through physical books to improve my students' motivation and reading habits.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chin's classroom raised $745

This project is fully funded

My Project

A literature-rich classroom allows children to travel to places they have never been to. It gives children the opportunity to experience things they may never have been exposed to. Building a meaningful classroom library can help students create connections to the world around them and deepen learning. Our classroom needs a library full of meaningful, authentic literature that my students can use to improve their interest in reading, deepen their comprehension, and motivate them to engage in text.

During COVID, students were working from home on computers isolated from the world around them during integral years of their development.

Many of our students did not have access to books or authentic literature while at home during COVID. By creating a classroom library I am hoping to ignite an interest and love of reading in my students through physical books to improve motivation and reading habits. All of the books selected have been chosen with the interest and reading level of second graders in mind. Students will be able to choose books from the library to read in class and to take home to read with their families. The bookmarks, stickers, and erasers will be used as small prizes to reward ambitious readers! The book bins will help to keep our library organized which will also aid in teaching students different genres of literature. Building a school-to-home connection with books will not only support our learning in school but will also help to take our learning outside of the classroom into the community.

This project will help enhance our school-wide goal of creating independent readers and give them a gateway into the world around them.

Ms. Chin Holualoa Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Half 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pack Small Cubby Bins Plastic Storage Container Black Toy Book Closet Organizers for Toys, Crafts, Art Supplies, Books, Clothes, Office Classroom Supplies,11.4 x 7.5 x 4.9 Inches • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
A Library of Magic Tree House Collection 28 Books Box Set • Amazon Business $50.46 1 $50.46
The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Couch Potato, and The Cool Bean (4 Book Set) by Jory John (Paperback) 2022 • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Who Would Win? 10 Book Box Set • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
JUJIAJIA Clear Storage Latch Box 16 Quart, Plastic Box/Bin with Lid and Handles, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $43.19 1 $43.19
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $30.95 1 $30.95
National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia 2nd edition: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More! • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Folk & Fairy Tale Easy Readers Parent Pack: 15 Classic Stories That Are "Just Right" for Young Readers • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
(24 Pack) Sticky Notes 3x3 in Post Bright Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads, Strong Adhesive, 74 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Two Bad Ants • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
108 Pcs Color Your Own Bookmarks Inspirational Bookmarks for Kids Students, DIY Motivational Coloring Blank Paper Bookmarks for Teachers Students Bookmarks Birthday DIY Supplies(Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
Stickers for Water Bottles, 300 Pcs/Pack Cute Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Skateboard Stickers Aesthetic Computer Hydroflask Phone Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Moose Who Loved Noodles (Magnificent Moose Adventures) • Amazon Business $11.46 1 $11.46
TREND ENTERPRISES: Sweet Scents, Scented Scratch 'N Sniff Stinky Stickers, Fun for Rewards, Incentives, Crafts and as Collectibles, 108 Designs, 30 Sheets Included, For Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots (The Animal Who...) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Story of Ruby Bridges • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hero Arts D435 Wood Stamps, Please Sign & Return Pencil • Amazon Business $7.16 1 $7.16
Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!: The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as Told by the Troll (The Other Side of the Story) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!: The Story of the Three Little Pigs as Told by the Wolf (The Other Side of the Story) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!: The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear (The Other Side of the Story) • Amazon Business $6.52 1 $6.52
Carter's Felt Red Stamp Pad, 2.75 x 4.25 Inch Ink Pad (21071) • Amazon Business $2.93 1 $2.93

Materials cost

$560.93

Vendor shipping charges

$8.68

Sales tax

$24.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.65

Total project goal

$744.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$744.35

1 Donor

-$744.35

Donations toward project cost

-$632.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.65

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