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Ms. Killeen from Santa Rosa, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging Developing Readers

Help me give my students materials to help them acquire the motivation and skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

I teach small group reading intervention to students in grades 1-6, and I also support teachers in using research based practices to support struggling readers in the general education classroom. Many of my students lack the foundational skills needed to read at their grade level, whether due to a learning disability, poor first instruction during the pandemic, or learning a new language. Some students are able to make good progress as soon as they receive the appropriate instruction, while for others my intervention group is a step towards getting them the special education services that they need.

Students who are struggling to read often also need support with motivation and confidence in academic settings.

During our 30 minute sessions, I ask students to work very hard at something that is already very challenging for them. Holding their interest and making it fun and engaging is key. While the materials we use to learn to read are fairly basic- paper, pencils, markers, whiteboards- things like finger puppets, magic wands, and raffle tickets really help to keep students on task and focused on the goal. These materials will get a lot of use from students in my classroom, and the books will be used as a resource to help teachers employ the same types of strategies in their classrooms, positively impacting even more students than I can see in a year.

Ms. Killeen Helen M Lehman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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. Killeen

Santa Rosa, CA View local requests

More than half 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

420 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic Durable Classroom Pocket Chart, Black (573277) (Pocket Charts) • Amazon Business $23.99 6 $143.94
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $19.40 3 $58.20
The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6 (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction) • Amazon Business $38.97 1 $38.97
A Teacher's Guide to Mentor Texts, K-5: The Classroom Essentials Series • Amazon Business $26.25 1 $26.25
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.80 1 $20.80
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $14.02 1 $14.02
20 PCS Cute Finger Puppets Toys,Monster Stretchy Finger Puppets Fidget Toys,Soft Rubber Finger Doll Toys for Role Playing,Party,Christmas • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Halloween Witch Fingers 30Pcs Halloween Colorful Fingers Accessory Plastic Fake Witch Fingers Halloween Party Cosplay Costume Accessory 5 Colors • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
MYUBWTF Golden 13 Inches Star Wand Elf baton, Angel Star Magic Wand, Silver Fairy Princess Plating, Silver Stars Stick • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$363.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.27

Total project goal

$508.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $508.48

5 Donors

-$323.48

Donations toward project cost

-$274.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.52

match offer

-$185.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

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