Help me give my students age appropriate chapter books that will keep them engaged and eager to read more!
$815 goal
This project expired on July 10, 2025.
This project expired on July 10, 2025.
My Project
In our 4th-grade classroom, the integration of chapter books will significantly impact our students' literacy development and foster a love for reading. Chapter books are essential in helping students advance their reading skills as they transition from picture books to more complex narratives. They provide engaging stories that cater to various interests and reading levels, allowing students to explore different genres and themes. This is particularly important in our school, located on a military base in Hawaii, where over 600 students frequently move due to their families' assignments. Each student arrives with unique experiences and varying literacy abilities, making the availability of diverse chapter books crucial for fostering an inclusive environment where every student can find their place in the reading world.
Additionally, incorporating math manipulatives into our classrooms will enhance our students' understanding of mathematical concepts through hands-on learning.
Manipulatives provide tangible resources that allow students to visualize and physically engage with abstract concepts, making learning more accessible and enjoyable. This hands-on approach is especially beneficial for our diverse student population, as it caters to various learning styles and helps bridge gaps in understanding. As students move frequently, they often miss out on foundational skills. By utilizing math manipulatives, we can ensure that our students not only catch up but also develop a strong mathematical foundation that will serve them well in future grades. Together, chapter books and manipulatives will create a rich and dynamic learning environment that supports the diverse needs of our military-connected students.
Lakeshore Neon Help-Yourself Book Bin - Bright Blue
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$7.99
15
$119.85
AREYZIN Plastic Storage Baskets With Lid Organizing Container Lidded Knit Storage Organizer Bins for Shelves Drawers Desktop Closet Playroom Classroom Office, White, 6 Pack
• Amazon Business
$23.99
3
$71.97
Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 4-5
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$69.99
1
$69.99
hand2mind Rainbow Angle Circles, Geometry Manipulatives, Teaching Math Elementary, Montessori Math Materials, Math Manipulatives Middle School, Geometric Shapes, Math Classroom (Set of 1)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
6
$59.94
SCRIBBLEDO 10 Pack Place Value Board 9" x 12" Double Sided Dry Erase Boards for Kids for Teaching Place Values from Billions to Decimal Numbers Math Manipulative Lapboard for Teachers School Classroom
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Learning Resources - Double Sided Magnetic Fraction Circles
• Teachers' School Supply
$34.99
1
$34.99
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix)
• Amazon Business
$27.42
1
$27.42
Black Lagoon Chapter Books #1-4 Box Set ; Class Trip, Talent Show, Class Election, Science Fair
• Amazon Business
$22.98
1
$22.98
Simply magic 166 PCS Magnetic Fractions Activities Class Set - Magnetic Fraction Strips & Tiles, Perfect Fraction Manipulatives, Fraction Circles, Bars, Fraction Tools for Kids, Math Manipulatives
• Amazon Business
$19.20
1
$19.20
Eerie Elementary, Books 1-4: A Branches Box Set
• Amazon Business
$14.00
1
$14.00
Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean)
• Amazon Business
$12.32
1
$12.32
Classes Are Canceled!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #7) (7)
• Amazon Business
$6.50
1
$6.50
The End of Orson Eerie? A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #10) (10)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
The Hall Monitors Are Fired!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #8) (8)
• Amazon Business
$5.79
1
$5.79
School Freezes Over!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #5) (5)
• Amazon Business
$5.79
1
$5.79
13th Street #3: Clash of the Cackling Cougars
• Amazon Business
$5.59
1
$5.59
13th Street #1: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$5.10
1
$5.10
13th Street #2: The Fire-Breathing Ferret Fiasco - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$5.10
1
$5.10
13th Street #5: Tussle with the Tooting Tarantulas
• Amazon Business
$4.79
1
$4.79
HarperChapters 13th Street - 13th Street #6: Fight with the Freeze-Ray Fowls - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Materials cost
$537.67
Vendor shipping charges
$93.34
Sales tax
$23.66
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.07
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$692.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$122.25
Total project goal
$814.99
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