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Mrs. Flores from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enriching Our Dual Language Classroom with Spanish Literature

Help me give my students Spanish books and a rotating bookshelf to house this books

  • $457 goal

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Mrs. Flores has another project! Donate to Tools for Success: Equipping Every Student to Thrive to help her classroom.

$530 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Currently, my classroom has a limited selection of books in Spanish, which restricts my students' opportunities to immerse themselves in their second language.

By acquiring a variety of engaging Spanish books, I can provide my students with the resources they need to improve their language skills, foster a love for reading, and enhance their cultural understanding.

The rotating bookshelf will serve as a vibrant centerpiece in our classroom, showcasing our new collection. This engaging display will encourage students to explore the books more frequently and promote independent reading. By making these books accessible, I aim to create an environment where students feel excited to learn and read in both languages.

Project Goals:

Expand Literacy Resources: Increase the number of Spanish books available to support reading development and comprehension in both languages.

Encourage Cultural Exploration: Provide students with stories that reflect their heritage and introduce them to diverse cultures, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.

Create an Inviting Reading Space: Use the rotating bookshelf to cultivate a dynamic reading environment that encourages exploration and discussion.

My students are an extraordinary group of eager learners, each bringing their unique backgrounds and experiences to the classroom. Many are bilingual, navigating both English and Spanish with enthusiasm. They are curious, creative, and passionate about discovering new stories that resonate with their lives. By enriching our classroom with more Spanish literature, I hope to empower them to deepen their connection to their language and culture while inspiring a lifelong love for reading.

Thank you for considering supporting our project. Together, we can create a thriving learning environment that nurtures our future leaders!

Mrs. Flores South Park 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.

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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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rotating Bookshelf, Revolving Bookcase, Spinning Book Shelf, 4 Tier, 18.2” W x 50.6” H, White, Wood, 360 Degrees Bookshelves, Floor Stand, Rotation Display Tower, Stackable, Round, for Kids, Children • Amazon Business $97.87 1 $97.87
9 Book Set from Lil' Libros: The Life of (Spanish Bilingual Picture Book Biography: Selena Pola Salazar Llort Evelyn Dolores Walter Ritchie Chico) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00
14 Bilingual Book Bundle - Sí Sabo Kids: Bilingual Spanish English Books (early language learners, newcomers; 2 board book sets & 1 hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $72.00 1 $72.00
My Town - Mi Pueblo (bilingual English/Spanish hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Mi Familia: A Mexican American Family (Spanish edition paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Como Yo / Like Me SPANISH Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Está BIEN ser diferente: Un libro infantil ilustrado sobre la diversidad y la empatía (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Los tipos malos en el conejillo contraataca (The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back) (3) (tipos malos, Los) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$323.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$29.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.53

Total project goal

$456.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$456.87

1 Donor

-$228.43

Donations toward project cost

-$194.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.26

match offer

-$228.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$194.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.27

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$0.00

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