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Ms. Harrell from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Ready to Read!

My students need 5 copies of "Danny and the Dinosau" and a collection of books that cover a variety of interests and reading levels and includes poetry, rhymes/patterns, and an early chapter book series.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harrell's classroom raised $487

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

In order for kids to succeed, they must learn to read. I am a first grade reading and language arts teacher in a Texas school that serves a high-need community.

The moment a 6 or 7 year old child steps into my classroom, I can sense how eager they are to learn how to read. Some may be reluctant, but all kids want to be independent readers. However, the majority of my students face serious obstacles that threaten their progress. Many are economically disadvantaged and do not have access to age appropriate books at home. Just finding a quiet place to read or do homework is a struggle for these kids. Lacking the experiences of being read to or having proper encouragement at home, the classroom stands as the only place of hope for many of my students. I understand that there is a strong relationship between student poverty and low academic performance. However, with you help, we can break this cycle of failure.

Currently, my classroom library has a limited supply of books that are appropriate for emerging readers. Children are more likely to become independent readers within a learning environment that offers a wide selection of literature. I would love to be able to offer my students more books that appeal to their different interests and reading levels. I am requesting a collection of books that target specific skills that my students desperately need in order to become great readers (i.e. phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension). I believe that my students will discover connections between these wonderful books and their own ideas, hopes, and experiences.

Learning to read is an important milestone that should be achievable for all students - regardless of their economic backgrounds. Your generous gift will empower us to break the pattern of low performance and influence each child to develop a love for reading.

Ms. Harrell Walnut Bend Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 1 Book Bundle A (10 Books) • AKJ Books $41.70 1 $41.70
Grade 1 Book Bundle B (10 Books) • AKJ Books $38.25 1 $38.25
Grab-Bag Book Bundle: Grades 1-2 (10 Books) • AKJ Books $30.45 1 $30.45
Rhyme/Rhythm Pattern: Book Bundle for Grades K-2 (14 Books) • AKJ Books $76.00 1 $76.00
Early Chapter Mysteries: Book Bundle for Grades 1-3 (8 Books) • AKJ Books $30.47 2 $60.94
Danny and the Dinosaur: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) Syd Hoff, Syd Hoff (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 5 $17.95
And I Mean It Stanley • AKJ Books $3.48 5 $17.40
RE557 - Great Kids’ Poetry Paperback Library • Lakeshore Learning $56.50 1 $56.50

Materials cost

$339.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$399.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.59

Total project goal

$486.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.59

10 Donors

-$459.71

Donations toward project cost

-$399.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.88

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