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Mr. M. from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom Library That Will Create Lifelong Readers!

My students need books that will motivate them to want to keep turning the pages.

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My Students

My students are the brightest, most empathetic group of children in the world! They struggle with various learning disabilities, emotional disorders, Autism and ADHD. I help them cope with these disorders and help them find the myriad gifts of these exceptionalities. For a student to know that they think differently and therefore they are the ones who are more likely to change the world is inspiring and life-changing.

My students think outside of the box and that makes them the most brilliant, fascinating, and inspiring people I know.

My school is Title I school, which means that our students are from the most challenged economic strata. Our neighborhood is incredibly diverse and dedicated to helping all children succeed and learn. Our parents are engaged and dedicated to helping their children thrive. Our school is a nurturing, collaborative environment. We treat each student as an individual capable of unlimited greatness in this world. As a teacher of students with special needs from more challenging socioeconomic backgrounds, it is my goal to make my classroom feel like the very best private school money can buy. With donors like you as my partner, together we can make that a reality.

My Project

When we have Scholastic Book Fairs at our school, my students often cry because they can't afford the titles offered. I've created a list of twenty-seven books based on my students' interests, reading levels, and preferences. I've chosen books like "National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia" for my students entranced by dinosaurs and "Slam Dunk: Top 10 Lists for Everything in Basketball" for my 4th graders who love the sport and would love to read about it. I've also requested class sets of six books that my students have enjoyed when read aloud. These books include Holes, 4th Grade Rats, and The Case of the Graveyard Ghost to read together and analyze literary conventions and character development.

As an avid book reader, it's my mission to spark that same love of books within my students.

With the books I've selected and various requested ADHD sensory devices, like the Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy, that would help their concentration, our classroom can transform into the library and Hogwarts University. I want to hear every student say, "I love this book! Can I read another page before we go down to recess?"

I have selected books from National Geographic Kids for their strong visual content, Guinness Book of World Records for the "Wow!" factor that kids naturally gravitate towards, and books on video games, science, and sharks because my students are fascinated by those subjects. My goal is for my class to look forward to independent reading every day. I want to help them cultivate a love of reading that starts in our classroom and lasts a lifetime. With these specific book titles in our library, their motivation to grow as readers and their desire to read in Peer Partnerships and book clubs will dramatically increase.

Mr. M. PS 19 East Village Community School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul • Amazon Business $8.59 14 $120.26
The Case of the Graveyard Ghost (Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives) • Amazon Business $6.60 14 $92.40
Holes • Amazon Business $6.00 14 $84.00
The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster (Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives) • Amazon Business $5.89 14 $82.46
Fourth Grade Rats • Amazon Business $5.39 14 $75.46
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $12.89 5 $64.45
Squishy Brain Fidget Splat Ball by Funky Toys | 3 Pack | Anti Stress | Popping For Adults Children | Anxiety Reducer Sensory Play | Increases Focus Suitable For ADHD & Autism | Fun Toy For Halloween • Amazon Business $12.90 4 $51.60
Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) • Amazon Business $3.10 14 $43.40
Crazy Aaron's 11 Pack Putty Mini Tin Assortment. • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Nub's Adventures: The Great Jailbreak - An Unofficial Roblox Book (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
How Things Work: Discover Secrets and Science Behind Bounce Houses, Hovercraft, Robotics, and Everything in Between (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $14.52 2 $29.04
Ultimate Bodypedia: An Amazing Inside-Out Tour of the Human Body (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $17.20 1 $17.20
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia, Second Edition • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
Slam Dunk!: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Basketball (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists) • Amazon Business $15.68 1 $15.68
Guinness World Records 2017 Gamer's Edition • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Shatter Your Senses! (ANNUAL) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Ultimate Reptileopedia: The Most Complete Reptile Reference Ever • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Scholastic Year in Sports 2017 • Amazon Business $7.40 2 $14.80
Big Book of WHO Football (Revised & Updated) (Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books) • Amazon Business $14.76 1 $14.76
National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals: Inspiring Tales of Animal Friendship & Four-Legged Heroes, Plus Crazy Animal Antics • Amazon Business $7.32 2 $14.64
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Game On! 2016: All the Best Games: Awesome Facts and Coolest Secrets • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition 2017 • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Big Book of WHO Basketball (Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books) • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Ripley's Special Edition 2016 (Ripley's Believe It Or Not Special Edition) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Game On! 2017: All the Best Games: Awesome Facts and Coolest Secrets • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy, Calming Toy, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, Assorted Colors, One Piece • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
125 Pet Rescues: From Pound to Palace: Homeless Pets Made Happy • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20
Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up • Amazon Business $9.13 1 $9.13
100 Things to Make You Happy (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
How to Survive Anything: Shark Attack, Lightning, Embarrassing Parents, Pop Quizzes, and Other Perilous Situations (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
Where's My Homework? • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27
Stephen Curry (Amazing Athletes (Paperback)) • Amazon Business $6.09 1 $6.09
Basketball Superstars 2017 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$1,030.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,075.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.85

Total project goal

$1,265.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,265.67

8 Donors

-$967.67

Donations toward project cost

-$822.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.15

match offer

-$298.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.70

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