Past projects 3
Books That Motivate Striving Readers
Funded Sep 19, 2024Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom! My students will be so pleased to have new books to choose from. As I am in a new teaching position, my classroom library is very small right now. These book sets will allow kids to have some variety and choice in their partner reading. I appreciate you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kugisaki
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.Basic Supplies for Students
Funded Nov 15, 2022Thank you so much! These materials will make a big difference! Paper is a basic necessity in a school and our students will use this for so many projects, worksheets, and other learning experiences. Thank you for making this donation to meet the need that funding for education couldn’t.””
With gratitude,
Ms. Kugisaki
This classroom project was brought to life by Amazon.Lift Kids Up With Books They Can't Put Down
Funded Sep 11, 2014Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom library. Your generosity has allowed me to purchase new books that re-energized students' reading lives by providing them access to the most current and in-demand young adult titles.
Since re-stocking our classroom library with new books, I have noticed a difference in my students' enthusiasm about reading. Students often ask if I have a particular book they've heard is good, and thanks to you I am now able to happily say "Yes!" more often than not. Word is spreading, too—I've noticed an uptick of students from other classes visiting me at lunch time and after school to see if I have the book they want, saying things like, "I heard you have the best library. Do you have X book?" This means that even students outside of my own reading and writing classes are enjoying the benefits of your gift.
In terms of the academic benefit of having exciting books, I can't tell you how important it is for kids to have access to books they actually want to read. Current research shows that students who consistently and avidly read outside of school-- as opposed to those who read only when required -- tend to perform better on most measures of academic success, from higher standardized test scores and college acceptance rates to self-reported feelings of success and enjoyment in school. My students are all working toward individual reading goals to increase their time spent pleasure reading outside of school and the challenge level of the books they choose. Having a wide selection of diverse genres and varying reading levels has helped me match even the most reluctant readers to books that are both interesting and challenging.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kugisaki