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Ms. Gilbert from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Audio Books for ESL Students

My students need sets of on-level audio books to read during small group.

  • $260 goal

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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 Students

My upcoming class will consist of beginning and advanced ESL students who must meet the Common Core Standards. They need to read on-level text or at least attempt to do so, but with their limited English language skills it is very difficult. They need these audio books so that they can follow.

My students are rising 5th graders currently living in Brooklyn, NY.

They come from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and Jamaica. Their reading levels range from A-P. They enjoy reading but have limited access to adequate materials, especially audio books at the 5th grade level. My students are very energetic and love reading!

My Project

The resources that I am requesting are audio books. ESL students need audio books in order to help their process of learning English. They get to read books that the other 5th graders are reading and they get to hear the words as they read along. With the audio books, my students will be able to read with other students in small groups or independently. They will be able to repeat the words without feeling embarrassed. They will learn to become independent of other students and the teacher. For some, it will allow they to feel more engaged in reading activities.

This project is so important because my students will be able to have new books and will hear the story come alive!

These will be the first set of new books that my students have received since arriving in the U.S. and/or attending our school. Research also shows that audio books have a strong impact on reading levels and learning English.

Ms. Gilbert PS/IS 384 Frances E Carter 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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Brooklyn, 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

HBCU Alum 32 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RE288 - And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning $40.50 1 $40.50
RE286 - Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning $40.50 1 $40.50
RE418 - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning $54.50 1 $54.50
RE452 - Bud, Not Buddy Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning $47.50 1 $47.50

Materials cost

$183.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$220.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.95

Total project goal

$259.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.69

1 Donor

-$259.69

Donations toward project cost

-$220.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.95

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 $0.00

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