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Ms. Zaidman from Springfield Gardens, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Graders Need Books!

Help me give my students books and storage pouches to bring them back and forth from school!

  • $451 goal

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Ms. Zaidman has another project! Donate to Culturally Responsive Classroom Where All Feel Welcomed! to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $154.
2X

My Students

My chickadees are a group of seven to eight year old sweeties that love learning! The students in my classroom are entrusted in my care, and I strive to give them the best education possible.

The students are currently in a first grade ICT classroom.

Our students have disabilities that range from emotional disturbance to speech and language impaired. The school is located in Queens, NY. Our school is considered a Title 1 school of low economic status. These students overcome things that many adults would not be able to, and I admire their resilience.

Our kids are largely school-dependent, meaning that they rely on us in all areas. School is a safe and consistent place for my students, and I want to make sure that I help them feel prepared for learning every day. Our public school in New York City works extremely hard to provide each child with a wonderful learning experience to make sure they never realize their school is being impacted by budget cuts. Because of these budget cuts, our school can no longer provide necessary materials for our First grade classroom. So, I have turned to Donors Choose to seek your help!

My Project

NYC plans to reopen schools in September on a hybrid schedule. I would like to make bags with leveled books in them that the students can take home to practice their reading while at home. Most of my students do not have the necessary technology needed to learn online. Therefore, I want to give them tangible resources.

I truly want my students to feel confident, smart, and know they can do anything.

I would love to instill the joy of reading at this young age! Please help me to do so!

Ms. Zaidman PS 251 Queens Grades PreK-2

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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Springfield Gardens, NY 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GG834X SeeInside Storage Pouch Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.19 3 $141.57
AA304 Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 Book Bin Set Level C K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.99 1 $41.99
AA306 Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 Book Bin Set Level E Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $40.99 1 $40.99
PP181 Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AA305 Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 Book Bin Set Level D KGr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AA307 Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 Book Bin Set Level F Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
GG183 SightWord Daily Activity Journal • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$347.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.59

Total project goal

$450.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $450.62

2 Donors

-$450.62

Donations toward project cost

-$383.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.59

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 $0.00

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