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Ms. Piening from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Immersive Experience to Reading A Long Walk to Water

Help me give my students the resources they need to thrive in class and really develop the skills necessary to immerse themselves into our novel study.

  • 1 donor
  • $696 still needed

expires Aug 24

  • 1 donor
  • $696 still needed
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My Project

All scholars remember at least one novel from their early years that really resonated with them. My goal with this project is to use these resources to drastically help our scholars get the best education of the novel "A Long Walk to Water" possible.

Having the right resources will really help to open the world of literature for our scholars.

The novels themselves will sit on our shelves where they can be accessed at any point in the year. The bookmarks are for the scholars to help keep their place in the story as we "popcorn read." They are so fantastic because they have a highlighted guide for them to follow along with! The highlighters will help us annotate throughout the year, while the composition books and folders serve as our guided notes as we work our way through the story. Ensuring that every scholar has the right tools for learning will make a significant impact for us.

Our learners are so passionate and so eager to read more. I cannot wait to take them on this literary journey!

Ms. Piening Universal Institute Charter School Grades 6-8

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

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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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Philadelphia, PA 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

Never Before Funded 65 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story • Amazon Business $6.08 50 $304.00
Better Office Products Composition Book Notebook - Hardcover, Wide Ruled (11/32-inch), 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Assorted Covers: Red, Blue, Green, Purple-12 Pack • Amazon Business $23.61 6 $141.66
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Zonon Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Scribbledo 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.75 1 $25.75
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
ASHLEY Productions ASH78002, Chalk Design Mini Whiteboard Eraser, 10 / Pack, Multicolor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$594.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.86

Total project goal

$745.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$745.75

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$695.75

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