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Mrs. Joy from Meriden, CT 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 books and teamwork activities to help them thrive in book clubs to support becoming successful readers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Joy's classroom raised $992

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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 Project

My students are in fifth grade and always engaged in discourse about their learning. They’re always ready to share, debate, and collaborate in the classroom. This year, we need more books with a wider range of reading levels to give all reading groups the chance to be engaed in collaborative book clubs. I’m requesting several different chapter books to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom. They will be used in book clubs daily. The constant conversation about reading will support social emotional learning along with enrich students with new vocabulary as they read. I am also requesting comfortable seating for their reading pleasure. Finally, I am requesting various team building activities to use during the SEL block of our day. This will help strengthen the teamwork and leadership skills that will be necessary for academic success in book clubs.

Mrs. Joy Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

70 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BACKJACK BJI Original BackJack-Made in The USA- Black Cotton Fabric Lightweight Floor Seating Chair for Gaming, Families, Parents, Daycare, Back Support, Reading, Yoga, Meditation, Dorm, School • Amazon Business $56.00 2 $112.00
Super Duper Word Stems Combo - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $92.99 1 $92.99
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters • Amazon Business $7.98 9 $71.82
Blubber • Amazon Business $7.99 8 $63.92
The Chocolate Touch • Amazon Business $7.69 8 $61.52
Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon • Amazon Business $6.99 8 $55.92
How to Eat Fried Worms (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $6.99 8 $55.92
Detective Camp (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, No. 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 9 $53.91
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • Amazon Business $5.09 8 $40.72
Artoflifer Hole Tarp Team Building Game Activities Teamwork Group Learning Fun Playing L94xW57 inches with 8 Balls Size 2.8 inches Diameter • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Frindle • Amazon Business $4.79 8 $38.32
School Specialty FlagHouse Treacherous Transfer - Platform Only • School Specialty $35.02 1 $35.02
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
KINDEN Team Building Activities Pipeline Kit Group Games, Ice Breaker, Outdoor Youth Sports, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
2 Pcs 6 Legged Race Bands Outdoor Game Cooperative Team Race Relay Race Game for Field Day, Carnival, Team-Building, Backyard Activity • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$788.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.70

Total project goal

$991.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.34

1 Donor

-$991.34

Donations toward project cost

-$842.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.70

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