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Ms. Komarraju from Fremont, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Language: Essential Reads for Vocabulary and Speech Development

Help me give my students books to improve comprehension, and strengthen communication skills for language development.

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Books play a crucial role in developing vocabulary, concepts, and language skills. They offer a structured and engaging way to introduce new words, ideas, and linguistic patterns to children and adults alike. Through storytelling, descriptive narratives, and diverse topics, books expose readers to a wide range of vocabulary, helping them understand context and usage. In speech-language therapy sessions, books serve as valuable tools for reinforcing language concepts and practicing articulation. The repetitive nature of reading allows for consistent exposure to words, which strengthens retention and comprehension.

Incorporating books into speech therapy sessions also offers the benefit of visual feedback.

Looking at pictures and reading text aloud provides a multi-sensory experience, helping learners make connections between words and their meanings. Repeated reading fosters familiarity with vocabulary and sentence structures, which can improve fluency and confidence in communication. The combination of visual cues, auditory repetition, and active engagement with the material enhances both receptive and expressive language skills, making books an effective resource in speech and language development.

Ms. Komarraju Mission San Jose Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Fremont, CA View local requests 100 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
There Was An Old Lady Library of 12 Books Set • Amazon Business $84.95 1 $84.95
Lakeshore Classic Board Book Story Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $76.50 1 $76.50
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Book Collection - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.06 1 $53.06
HOT DOTS JR 4 BOOK & PEN SET • Teachers' School Supply $17.36 1 $17.36
The Different Ways We Communicate • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Brain Games - Sticker Activity: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed the Alphabet! (For Kids Ages 3-6) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cow! (Board Book) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Birthday Cake (Board Book) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus! (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro]) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon! - A Holiday Picture Book (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro]) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! (Board Book) (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro]) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$283.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.73

Sales tax

 $25.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.56

Total project goal

$410.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.42

2 Donors

-$323.61

Donations toward project cost

-$275.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.54

match offer

-$86.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.02

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