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Diving Into Reading: Request for Shark Books to Spark Curiosity

Help me give my students many books on sharks to spark their interest in science and learning.

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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.

My Project

As an educator, I am always seeking innovative ways to engage my students and foster a love for reading. For this project, I am requesting a selection of books about sharks to inspire curiosity and increase literacy skills in my classroom. By providing my students with engaging, educational, and age-appropriate books on this fascinating topic, I hope to motivate them to explore new ideas and develop a deeper connection to reading.

The shark books will spark curiosity and promote independent reading.

They offer a hands-on, interactive way for students to learn about sharks, improving their reading comprehension and research skills. With books covering sharks’ biology, habitats, and conservation, students will gain knowledge, ask questions, and think critically. The variety of books will also support differentiated learning, ensuring all students can engage with the content at their own level.

This project aims to inspire students to love reading by introducing them to exciting shark-related content. The books will help improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, allowing them to explore at their own pace. It will also encourage critical thinking as students ask questions about sharks, the environment, and conservation. Additionally, it will motivate students to take ownership of their learning by exploring a topic that sparks their interest. My students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds with varying learning abilities and interests. Many haven't yet discovered the joy of reading, so it's important to introduce them to topics that capture their curiosity. By focusing on sharks, I hope to ignite their interest in reading and create a meaningful learning experience.

Mr. Como PS 306 Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Magnificent Book of Sharks • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
Save the Sharks (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Scientists in the Field - The Great White Shark Scientist - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Ultimate Book of Sharks (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Safari Readers: Sharks (Safari Readers - Wildlife Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Amazing Animals Mathematics Readers - Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Pebble Plus - Bull Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Pebble Plus - Hammerhead Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Ciclo De Vida / The Life Cycle - El ciclo de vida del tiburon (The Life Cycle of a Shark) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Learning About Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Sharks for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Great Whites, Hammerheads, and Other Sharks in the Sea • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
National Geographic Readers, Nivel 2 - National Geographic Readers: Los Tiburones (Sharks) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Step into Reading Level 3 - Hungry, Hungry Sharks! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Who Would Win? - Who Would Win?: Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91

Materials cost

$122.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.23

Total project goal

$181.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $181.51

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