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Ms. Akram@ ME Preschool from Bethel, AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books are needed for Preschool!

Help me give my students and Families a chance to read and borrow a free book from class library!

  • 1 donor
  • $412 goal

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Ms. Akram@ ME Preschool has another project! Donate to Spill-Free Paint for Preschoolers to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $114.
2X

My Project

Reading to young children is one of the most important activities parents and educators can do to set them up for success. Early exposure to books helps develop language skills, expands vocabulary, and strengthens comprehension, which are essential for academic achievement. It also nurtures imagination and creativity, as children learn to visualize characters, settings, and stories in their minds. Beyond academics, reading together fosters a special bond between caregivers and children, promoting emotional connections and instilling a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. When children are read to regularly, they are more likely to develop a lifelong passion for reading and learning. These are why we are reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to support the education of young learners. By donating towards purchasing books for our preschool classroom, you will directly impact the lives of children who are beginning their lifelong journey of learning.

Additionally, we believe that learning doesn't stop when children leave the classroom.

By offering parents the opportunity to borrow books to read at home, we can create a collaborative learning environment that extends beyond school hours. These books will help parents engage with their children in meaningful ways, strengthen family bonds, and encourage literacy development in a comfortable and familiar setting. When parents are involved in their child's learning journey, it enhances their academic success and social-emotional growth.

Ms. Akram@ ME Preschool Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat 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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More than 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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level A (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 2 $72.00
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$207.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $105.37

Sales tax

 $3.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.66

Total project goal

$411.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $411.06

1 Donor

-$411.06

Donations toward project cost

-$349.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.66

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