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Mrs. Beach from Lake Tapps, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Club Books!

Help me give my students a variety of books options for our rotating book club groups!

  • $211 goal

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My Project

Critical Thinking: By discussing plot twists, characters, and themes, children learn to think critically. They begin to analyze the choices characters make, the story’s message, and how the book relates to their own lives.

Improved Reading Skills: Book clubs offer an opportunity for 3rd graders to read regularly, which helps build their fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Discussing books with peers also improves their understanding of the material.

Social Skills: Book clubs encourage communication and teamwork. Children learn how to listen to others' opinions, express their own thoughts, and respect different viewpoints. This boosts their social skills and self-confidence.

Fostering a Love of Reading: Being part of a book club creates a fun and supportive environment that helps children develop a lifelong love for reading. It can introduce them to new genres or authors they may not have explored on their own.

Building Empathy: Reading diverse stories with different characters and perspectives allows children to develop empathy. It encourages them to consider how others feel and think, which is a key social and emotional skill.

Enhanced Focus and Attention: Since book clubs often involve scheduled reading and discussions, children are encouraged to stay focused and complete their books. This helps build their attention span and organizational skills.

Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a book and sharing thoughts in the group gives children a sense of achievement. They feel proud of their ability to understand and contribute to discussions.

Exposure to Different Perspectives: Children often have different interpretations of a book. Through discussions, they are exposed to new ideas, broadening their understanding and view of the world.

Overall, book clubs help 3rd graders develop academically, socially, and emotionally, making reading a more interactive and enjoyable experience.

Mrs. Beach Lake Tapps Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Lake Tapps, WA View local requests 20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crenshaw • Amazon Business $5.38 5 $26.90
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal) • Amazon Business $5.24 5 $26.20
The Lemonade War • AKJ Education $5.10 5 $25.50
Where the Red Fern Grows • Amazon Business $5.14 4 $20.56
The Family Under the Bridge: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $4.79 4 $19.16
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) • Amazon Business $4.14 4 $16.56

Materials cost

$134.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.54

Total project goal

$210.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.24

4 Donors

-$110.24

Donations toward project cost

-$93.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.54

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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