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Ms. Bea Rice from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wild Reads Adventure: Fueling Young Imaginations!

Help me give my students story and chapter books for varied literacy opportunities to aid them in learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bea Rice's classroom raised $509

This project is fully funded

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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.

My Project

Our classroom is in need of an engaging library filled with captivating story and chapter books. These resources include intriguing mysteries, inspiring adventures, STEM-based explorations, and books that creatively weave math concepts into storytelling. Titles like "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl," "Wild Summer," and "The Questioneers" series offer diverse literary experiences.

These carefully selected books are designed to ignite curiosity, enhance comprehension, and develop critical thinking skills in my third graders.

This literacy initiative is essential because my students come from predominantly low-income households with limited access to high-quality reading materials at home. Providing diverse literature will not only strengthen their reading skills but also foster a deep love for reading, empowering them to become confident, lifelong learners. Access to varied genres and themes will address different learning styles, stimulate developmental cognition, and support marginalized learners, ultimately creating an inclusive learning environment where every student thrives.

This project will directly impact 24 vibrant third graders in Austin, TX. My students bring unique strengths, talents, and learning needs to our classroom community. Many students face challenges such as learning difficulties and developmental cognitive delays. Despite these obstacles, they possess endless creativity, resilience, and enthusiasm for discovery. Your generous donation will significantly enhance their educational journey, providing equitable access to enriching literary experiences that inspire growth, imagination, and success.

Ms. Bea Rice Guerrero Thompson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A library of my weird school 21 books collection box set • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
My Weirdest School 12-Book Box Set: Books 1-12 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sycamore Street Mysteries: The Complete Collection • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
347 Fact Family Drive: An introduction to fact families • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Digit's Place • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Arcade Absurdity (Waldameer Mystery Files) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Curious Clues (Waldameer Mystery Files) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Water Park Wonder (Waldameer Mystery Files) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Long-Lost Locket (Waldameer Mystery Files) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Sneaky Sabotage (Waldameer Mystery Files) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Worst Team Ever: An Inspiring Soccer Chapter Book for Kids (Chapter Books for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders) • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
The Third Grade Reader: 12 Short Stories for Kids in 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $11.46 1 $11.46
Fix It with Focus: A Story about Ignoring Distractions and Staying on Task (Executive Function) • Amazon Business $11.11 1 $11.11
Pebbles and the Biggest Number: A STEM Adventure for Kids - Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Go Next Door!: Teaching Kids to Regroup with Addition • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Cookies for Santa Double Facts: Teaching Double Facts, Christmas Math Book for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wild Summer: Laugh-out-loud Adventure for Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Campfire Stories for Kids: A Story Collection of Scary and Humorous Camp Fire Tales • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Making a Sail for a Pirate Ship: Estimation, Area, and Beginning Geometry: A Little Book of BIG Choices (Math Pirates) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dividing the Plunder: Division & Fractions: A Little Book of BIG Choices (Math Pirates) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Treasure Hunt: Navigation and Map Skills: A Little Book of BIG Choices (Math Pirates) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Lonely Planet Kids World's Coolest Jobs: Discover 40 awesome careers! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3 • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88
Pirate Provisions: Multiplication, Estimation, and Beginning Geometry: A Little Book of BIG Choices (Math Pirates) • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
Place Value • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioneers Book #2 • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers Book #1 • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07
The Search for Pirate Pete: Collecting and Analyzing Data: A Little Book of BIG Choices (Math Pirates) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fractions = Trouble! • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Race Across Anaconda Swamp: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 2) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
The Bridge to Sharktooth Island: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 1) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote: The Questioneers Book #4 • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Women Who Launched the Computer Age: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$396.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.30

Total project goal

$508.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$508.66

2 Donors

-$449.84

Donations toward project cost

-$389.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.98

Matching donations from our partners

-$50.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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