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Mrs. BARRERA from Roma, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fluency First: Empowering Bilingual Readers

Help me give my students these set of books that will help support bilingual students in achieving reading fluency!

  • $420 goal

This project expired on April 22, 2025.

This project expired on April 22, 2025.

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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 am seeking your support to provide my bilingual students with sets of books designed to strengthen their reading fluency. These books are carefully selected to meet their unique needs, helping them bridge language gaps, build confidence, and develop a love for reading.

The specific items I’m requesting—books tailored to bilingual learners—will make a significant difference in their learning by offering engaging, accessible materials that build their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.

These resources are more than just books; they’re bridges to understanding and mastering two languages, giving students the tools they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

My goal for this project is to create a learning environment where my students feel supported, capable, and excited about reading. By improving their fluency, they will gain the skills and confidence necessary to participate fully in academic activities and unlock their potential for lifelong success.

What makes my students special is their resilience, determination, and eagerness to learn despite the challenges they face as bilingual learners. They bring diverse perspectives and rich cultural backgrounds to the classroom, and their commitment to mastering two languages is truly inspiring. These books will help them overcome barriers and celebrate their unique strengths as they grow into confident, capable readers.

Your generosity can make a lasting difference in their educational journey. Thank you for considering this opportunity to empower young learners and help them achieve their full potential!

Mrs. BARRERA Florence J Scott Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Jump Library Ecosystems -Amazing and Diverse Places STEM Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46

Materials cost

$314.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.95

Total project goal

$419.67

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