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Mrs. Bradley from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eager and Excited ELLs Ready to Read!

Help me give my students access to literacy and current events. The magazine subscriptions will help students with building their vocabulary and reading skills, while keeping them interested.

  • $699 goal

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My Students

Every year I welcome students facing a large roadblock, learning a new language and culture. Most of my kids come in and feel very overwhelmed because everything is new: the language, the food, the school, the people, etc. Despite this they are very motivated, and in just a few short months (sometimes weeks), they start to feel more comfortable, take risks with their speaking, and open up. My goal is to help them feel more comfortable, confident, and of course welcomed to this new environment.

Often times, I feel that people underestimate my students' abilities because of their language barrier, when in fact my kids come in with a great wealth of experiences and knowledge, and it is up to me to showcase that to everyone, including the students themselves.

The students I service range from kindergarten to eighth grade, and from having no English language skills or exposure to having some social language. Many are coming with their families from less than ideal living situations in their home countries to Philadelphia in hopes of creating a better life. Their smiles and desire to learn have given me the inspiration to continue to do this work for 13 years.

My Project

These materials will be important to my students because as of now, the literacy materials that are provided are less than engaging and exciting. Also, I have expanded the grades that I am teaching and have a few supplemental materials to support them.

The magazine subscriptions will allow the students to make connections to topics they are interested in, which will, in turn, help them with their English language skills.

Since the articles are based on current events, I plan to have the students use them to write opinion pieces. I also look forward to the articles helping spark discussions within the class that will ease the anxiety of speaking in class since it will likely be a topic they have knowledge about or are at least interested in. It will also allow me to demonstrate to them how to present an argument. The daily literacy journals will be used for my younger students to practice basic grammar and literacy skills. I plan to use this at the start of our class to set the grammar objective for the day. This will be something the students can work on themselves to help boost their confidence with their grammar and speaking skills.

It is important to me to have a comfortable space for the students in the classroom; this is the reason I added the rug, pillows, and flex seating to my list. I envision the students using this space to read, work on their iPads, or just work on an assignment if they feel like they need a change from just sitting at their desk.

Finally, I have added a few classroom supplies that I will need to help keep organized and promote learning within the classroom. I don't have any workbook or textbooks so I use a lot of paper.

Mrs. Bradley Allen M Stearne Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Nearly all 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 16donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic Action, Grades 6-12, Reading Level Grades 3-5 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $9.49 10 $94.90
Staples Standard Durable Melamine Dry-Erase Whiteboard, Aluminum Frame, 4' x 3' (28340-CC) • Staples Advantage $68.19 1 $68.19
nuLOOM Pinkie Handprint Nursery Kids Rug, 4' 1" x 6', Multi • Amazon Business $59.60 1 $59.60
Scholastic News, Grades 5-6 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $5.75 10 $57.50
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
Hammermill Paper, Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 Paper, Letter Size, 20lb Paper, 92 Bright, 8 Ream Case / 4,000 Sheets (113640C) Acid Free Paper • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
GG105 - Daily Language Practice Journal - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.29 5 $21.45
GG101 - Daily Language Practice Journal - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.29 5 $21.45
School Smart Chart Tablet, 24 x 32 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Ruling, 1/2 Inch Skip Line, 25 Sheets • Amazon Business $10.44 2 $20.88
Pack of 2 - Five Pocket Compact Storage Pocket Chart, Hanging Wall File Organizer by Essex Wares - Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More (Black) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
25 Read & Write Mini-Books That Teach Word Families: Fun Rhyming Stories That Give Kids Practice With 25 Keyword Families • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
YOUR SMILE Perfect Day Cotton Linen Square Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover 18x18 Inch(45CM45CM) (YS050609) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
YOUR SMILE Phrase Square Decorative Throw Pillows Case Cushion Covers Shell Cotton Linen Blend (18''x18'', Color #8) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
YOUR SMILE Inspiring Quote Cotton Linen Square Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover 18x18 Inch • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$540.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$594.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.83

Total project goal

$698.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $698.87

2 Donors

-$698.87

Donations toward project cost

-$594.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.83

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