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Ms. Mires from Glendive MT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Trying to Unlock the Bookworm in Every Student

Help me give my students a varied and captivating assortment of chapter books aimed at nurturing their enthusiasm for reading and enriching their outlook, ranging from empowering tales like Malala to thrilling survival adventures like Hatchet.

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Access to a diverse array of chapter books will significantly enhance my students' reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills. By delving into various genres, they'll broaden their understanding of different cultures, perspectives, and life experiences. Moreover, having a well-stocked class library will foster a love for reading and encourage independent exploration, which is crucial for lifelong learning.

As a new teacher, I aim to create an enriching and inclusive reading environment where students can find books that resonate with them.

By providing a wide selection of chapter books, my goal is to cater to diverse interests and reading levels, ensuring each child feels motivated and excited to engage with literature. Ultimately, I want to cultivate a community of confident readers who derive joy and inspiration from the world of books. My students are a vibrant and dynamic group, each with their own unique talents, backgrounds, and aspirations. They possess an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn, which makes teaching them an incredibly rewarding experience. My class is a melting pot of creativity, empathy, and resilience, and I believe that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to with the right resources and support.

Having a class library filled with chapter books will empower them to explore new horizons, spark their imagination, and embark on countless adventures through the pages of a book.

Ms. Mires
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Survived Series Complete Set (22 Books) • Amazon Business $65.76 1 $65.76
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set: Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom • Amazon Business $22.63 1 $22.63
What the Fireflies Knew: A Novel • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
The Heart of a Whale • Amazon Business $11.76 1 $11.76
Adventure in Grand Canyon National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls Rights (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
The Trail • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) (Polite Predators) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Canning Season • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Out of Range • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Decker's Video Game Rescue Agency: The Case of the Grumpy Gamer Army • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Brian's Winter (A Hatchet Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The River (A Hatchet Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Brian's Return (A Hatchet Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Forced Removal: Causes and Effects of the Trail of Tears (Cause and Effect: American Indian History) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Turkey Hunt Tradition (Wilderness Ridge) • Amazon Business $7.63 1 $7.63
Alone • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Fishing on Thin Ice (Wilderness Ridge) • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
How to Train Your Dad • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fourth Grade Rats • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Song for a Whale • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Big Alaskan Bowhunt (Wilderness Ridge) • Amazon Business $6.04 1 $6.04
Trophy Buck (Wilderness Ridge) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Hatchet • Amazon Business $5.41 1 $5.41

Materials cost

$308.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.43

Total project goal

$409.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.54

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 $409.54

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