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Ms. Law from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bookworms Unite!

Help me give my students nutritional snacks during their book club meetings and events!

  • 25 donors
  • $611 goal

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My Project

We love our bookworms and want to support their love of reading!

Our Book Club can provide numerous benefits that foster a love for reading, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Here’s how:

Increased Engagement: Psychological thrillers (our favorite genre) are filled with suspense, plot twists, and intense character development, which can captivate students' attention.

Enhanced Critical Thinking: Students will analyze characters' motivations, plot developments, and hidden clues. This promotes deep thinking, helps them understand various perspectives, and strengthens their analytical skills.

Improved Reading Comprehension: Fiction stories often require careful attention to detail to piece together clues and understand the unfolding plot. Regular engagement with these books can boost students' reading comprehension, helping them to understand subtle nuances in both text and character interactions.

Discussion Skills: The book club will encourage thoughtful discussions about themes, symbolism, and character choices, giving students a platform to express their opinions, listen to others, and refine their communication skills.

Exploring Complex Themes: Students can engage in meaningful conversations about various topics, helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Building Empathy: By exploring the motivations and psychological depths of characters, students can gain empathy and insight into the struggles and emotional complexities of others, both in fiction and real life.

Promoting Independent Reading: The book club will create an environment where students are encouraged to read beyond their classroom assignments. As they develop a passion for reading, it’ll likely foster a lifelong habit.

Social Connection: The club will create a sense of community among students. It provides a space for students to connect over their love of stories, contributing to a positive social environment.

Overall, a book club can turn reading into an exciting and interactive experience, enhancing students' academic skills, social interactions, and love for books.

Ms. Law Oakland High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Law

Oakland, CA 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

25 students impacted 25donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers/Sunshine Cheez-It Bundle (600-04053) • Quill.com $61.99 1 $61.99
Snacks PK 30 • Grainger $57.11 1 $57.11
Second Nature Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Medley Nut Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 12/Pack (1178) • Staples $40.23 1 $40.23
Popcorn Variety Pack - Snack Bag Assortment Care Package - Bulk Sampler Gift Box (32 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $38.64 1 $38.64
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $33.74 1 $33.74
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Variety, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $33.74 1 $33.74
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
That's it Apple + Banana 100% Natural Real Fruit Bar, Best High Fiber Vegan, Gluten Free Healthy Snack, Paleo for Children & Adults, Non GMO Sugar-Free, No Preservatives Energy Food (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
That's it. Apple + Strawberry 100% Natural Real Fruit Bar, Best High Fiber Vegan, Gluten Free Healthy Snack, Paleo for Children & Adults, Non GMO No Sugar Added, No Preservatives Energy Food (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.77 1 $20.77
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 1oz Individual Size Snack Bags (12 Count) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95

Materials cost

$436.13

Vendor shipping charges

$6.75

Sales tax

$39.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$519.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.65

Total project goal

$610.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$610.98

18 Donors

-$550.86

Donations toward project cost

-$480.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.63

match offer

-$46.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$39.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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$0.00

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