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

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Bonkers for Books

My students need engaging book sets for small group reading instruction!

  • $362 goal

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My Students

Our school is now in it's second year, since opening in 2016. As a founding member of my school, I feel a strong connection with all of the students and want to see it thrive. The school is Title One and the students come from a large array of ethnic and economic backgrounds. The students get an opportunity to be fully immersed with Spanish in our bilingual education program, as we are working to create global citizens with twenty-first century skills, and it is truly exciting to see the positive impact of bilingualism on their overall cognitive development.

My Project

In order to grow into amazing readers, my kids need book sets for small-group guided reading instruction. Guided reading is critical for their reading development.

In the past, I have printed out leveled books for use during guided reading instruction.

While the texts are great, they get easily beat up (gotta love Kindergarten!) and are not the most aesthetically pleasing. Whenever my students get to read with a "real" (bound) book during our small group time, their eyes light up with excitement. My students really treasure their small group time and love to read, but I don't have enough leveled readers to last through the year. These books would help not only my students this year, but students for years to come!

Ms. LaTorre Independence Charter School Grades PreK-2

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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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

51 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CR124BU - Wobble Chair - Blue - 14" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
I Went to the Beach 6 pack • AKJ Education $26.28 1 $26.28
My Dog Fuzzy 6 pack • AKJ Education $26.28 1 $26.28
The Lost Nickel 6 pack • AKJ Education $25.84 1 $25.84
Sal Sleeps In 6 pack • AKJ Education $25.84 1 $25.84
Sam's New Shoes 6 pack • AKJ Education $22.56 1 $22.56
Where Do Monsters Live? 6 pack • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
The Dog 6 pack • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
A Picnic 6 pack • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
All Through the Week with Cat and Dog 6 pack • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
City Mouse and Country Mouse 6 pack • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29

Materials cost

$273.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$307.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.24

Total project goal

$361.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.58

4 Donors

-$361.58

Donations toward project cost

-$307.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.24

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