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Mrs. C. Tsao from Carson, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Readers for Tomorrow's Leaders!

My students need a variety of board books and hand-puppets to jump-start their early love for literature and animation. We also need a digital camera to document the various activities we do in class.

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My Students

For most of my students, it is their first time to attend school. So it is my goal to spark their interest in all aspects of their academics.

Pre-kindergarten students are very enthusiastic learners!

We are at a Title I school with a very high percentage of students and families living in low income homes. Most of my students are English language learners. While poverty and language can present barriers for my students, they are learning not to let their challenges get in the way of education. As their teacher, it is my job to create excitement in their daily routines at school in order to make their school experience fun and worthwhile.

My Project

These days, we often see electronic devices in the hands of children. While there are some benefits in using technology at an early age, the disadvantages far outweigh them. As a pre-k teacher, I want to immerse my students in a classroom full of books that are engaging and inviting. The colorful and sturdy board books will create interest and curiosity in these early learners. In addition, the puppets will add animation to their imaginations as they retell or make up stories.

In the words of the American journalist, Margaret Fuller, "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader," my pre-k students will definitely develop an early love for reading.

As they enjoy the books and puppets in our classroom, no longer will they feel the need to play with electronic devices while they are at school. They will re-enact short stories and document dramatics using the digital camera, which will further spark their creativity and imagination.

Mrs. C. Tsao Dolores Street Elementary 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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Carson, 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

24 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Digital Camera • Kaplan Early Learning Company $199.95 1 $199.95
Floor Puppet Theater • Kaplan Early Learning Company $118.96 1 $118.96
Diversity Puppet Set (Set of 8) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $101.96 1 $101.96
Look Who's Talking Animal Puppet Set (Set of 8) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $93.46 1 $93.46
Classic Board Books Set 1 (Set of 6) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $45.01 1 $45.01
All About Me Book Set (Set of 6) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.66 1 $35.66
Family Board Books (Set of 6) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.81 1 $34.81
Natural and Color Maple Blocks (Set of 100) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.96 1 $33.96
Wooden Color Blocks - 200 pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.96 1 $33.96
Tiered Puppet Stand • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.96 2 $33.92
Storytime Apron • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.61 1 $24.61
Cultural Diversity Board Book Set 1 (Set of 4) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.21 1 $21.21
Things That Go Board Books (Set of 5) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.21 1 $21.21
My Five Senses Bilingual Board Book Set (Set of 5) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.96 1 $16.96

Materials cost

$815.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $74.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$932.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.56

Total project goal

$1,097.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,097.06

3 Donors

-$573.53

Donations toward project cost

-$487.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.03

match offer

-$523.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$445.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.53

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 $0.00

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