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Ms. Alley from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Build Vocabulary with Fancy Nancy

My students need a collection of 22 Fancy Nancy books to improve their vocabulary!

  • $222 goal

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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

Help us build our vocabulary using Fancy Nancy as our guide. This fun character introduces children to new and interesting words in a fun and engaging way. About half of my students are English Language Learners and therefore have a huge deficit in vocabulary. Learning new words can be fun!

My students are amazing children who come from low-income families.

At my school 96% of students are on free or reduced priced lunch. Our school is in a large, urban district in Illinois, and currently our district is in extreme debt. We don't have the funds to buy new and innovative supplies, but the teachers at my school are very motivated to give our students the education they deserve. Though half of my students are true English Language Learners, all children are grappling with learning the English language and explicit vocabulary instruction is necessary for all my students.

My Project

Vocabulary is such an important part of learning to read and write. Without a wide variety of words to choose from, voice is lost. I am looking for a way to make vocabulary instruction meaningful and authentic. The Fancy Nancy books will allow me to use literature to engage my students, allow them to hear the words being used in context, and then they will be able to read the words in the text themselves. My goal is to create a "Fancy Word Wall" where students will be able to add words they find in books and use in their own writing or conversation. I want these high-level words to become part of their oral and written language as opposed to memorizing words for a test.

Please help me reach my goal of teaching vocabulary in a meaningful and effective way.

Your donations will make a difference for years to come in the lives of my students. This project will make a big difference in my instruction and in my students' engagement during word study. Please help my students find their voice by giving them the gift of words!

Ms. Alley Jordan Community 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 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fancy Nancy''s Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany • AKJ Books $10.13 1 $10.13
Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles (I Can Read Series Level • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris • AKJ Books $7.79 1 $7.79
Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes (I Can Read Book 1 S • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique • AKJ Books $14.03 1 $14.03
Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night (Fancy Nancy Seri • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy (Fancy Nancy Series) Jane O''C • AKJ Books $14.03 1 $14.03
Fancy Nancy and the Sensational Babysitter (Fancy Nancy Seri • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy at the Museum • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire! Jane O''Connor, Robin P • AKJ Books $10.13 1 $10.13
Fancy Nancy My Family History • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire! Jane O''Connor, Robin Preis • AKJ Books $10.13 1 $10.13
Fancy Nancy Sees Stars • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy Sees Stars • AKJ Books $7.79 1 $7.79
Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas Jane O''Connor, Robin Pr • AKJ Books $14.03 1 $14.03
Fancy Nancy: Tea Parties Jane O''Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser • AKJ Books $10.13 1 $10.13
Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School (I Can Read Series Leve • AKJ Books $13.25 1 $13.25
Fancy Nancy''s Elegant Easter (Fancy Nancy Series) Jane O''Con • AKJ Books $5.45 1 $5.45
Fancy Nancy: Splendid Speller • AKJ Books $3.11 1 $3.11

Materials cost

$151.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$188.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.24

Total project goal

$221.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $221.61

2 Donors

-$110.81

Donations toward project cost

-$94.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.62

match offer

-$110.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.62

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 $0.00

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