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Ms. Zaidman from Springfield Gardens, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A book Safari

My students need a listening center including books on CDs, CD player, and headphones.

  • $820 goal

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My Students

“Ms. R, Do you think I’m stupid?” “Why do I have to read baby books?!” “What does Special Ed mean?” “I don’t want to bring my book to read home, people will laugh at me on the bus” These are questions and statements I constantly hear from my students on a daily basis.

I teach third grade special education in New York.

My students are diagnosed with multiple disabilities including: speech and language impaired, learning disabled, autistic, emotionally disturbed, ADHD, and other health impairments. Unfortunately, my students come into my third grade room on a kindergarten to first grade reading level. Usually their reading confidences are very low, and have a “giving up” type of attitude. My goal is to introduce them to the world of reading, and have them grow a passion and enjoy it! I always tell my students that something I do when I am sad or feel as if I need to get away is read a book, and it takes me to another place.

My Project

I feel a listening center would benefit my students because they will be able to read books that their peers are reading throughout the grade with the support of a CD. They will not feel as if their only option is “baby books”, because sadly there are not many books available that are age appropriate for a 9 year old yet on a kindergarten reading level. I truly want my students to feel confident, smart, and know they can do anything. I would love to instill the joy of reading at this young age! Please help me to do so!

I believe that with support we can truly change the lives of children.

I want my students to believe in themselves. I want to show them that not only I, but many people care for them, love them, and believe in them to succeed. Please be one of those people who believe!

Ms. Zaidman PS 251 Queens Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

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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Springfield Gardens, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spirit Listening Center • Kaplan Early Learning Company $206.36 1 $206.36
Audio Space Saver • Kaplan Early Learning Company $60.16 1 $60.16
RE650X - Biography CD Read-Alongs - Set 1 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $199.00 1 $199.00
RE520X - Favorite Transitional Book CD Read-Alongs - Set 2 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $155.00 1 $155.00

Materials cost

$620.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$696.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.97

Total project goal

$819.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $819.78

2 Donors

-$819.78

Donations toward project cost

-$696.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.97

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 $0.00

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