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Ms. Arwood from Wabash, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Letters to Literature—Your Gift Sparks Reading Growth.

Help me give my students Support young readers with essential books! Early exposure to literature builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and fosters a love for reading. Help us provide the tools for literacy success—one book at a time!

  • 5 donors
  • $370 still needed

expires Aug 02

  • 5 donors
  • $370 still needed
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Reading is the foundation of learning, and what better time to spark a love for books than in kindergarten? Our current literacy program requires specific books to support early reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary development—but we don’t have them yet. These books are essential for engaging read-alouds, phonics practice, and helping students build a strong foundation in literacy.

Exposure to rich literature at an early age plays a key role in expanding a child’s vocabulary.

The more words children hear in context, the more they understand and use in their own communication. Through storytelling, students encounter new words, ideas, and expressions that shape their ability to think critically and express themselves.

With your support, we can provide our young learners with the books they need to grow into confident, lifelong readers. Help us give them the gift of words, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading—one book at a time!

Ms. Arwood will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 2.

Ms. Arwood L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center Grades PreK-2

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Wabash, IN 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aaaarrgghh Spider! • Amazon Business $15.87 1 $15.87
Hogwash! • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
The Greedy Python: Lap Edition (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Sandwich Swap • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Pirates Don't Change Diapers • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
Hero Dad • Amazon Business $11.37 1 $11.37
The Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
Duck for President (A Click Clack Book) • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
Ron's Big Mission • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
How I Became a Pirate • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
The Life Cycle of a Chicken (Watch Them Grow!) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Bear's Loose Tooth (The Bear Books) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A Tiger Cub Grows Up (Baby Animals) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Storm Is Coming! • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (World of Nature Series) • Amazon Business $8.01 1 $8.01
Veterans Day (National Holidays) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Pebble Plus Healthy Teeth - All about Teeth - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Little Scarecrow Boy • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Mís cinco sentidos: My Five Senses (Spanish edition) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
The Easter Bunny's Assistant: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $7.15 1 $7.15
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses (Sandpiper Books) • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Koala Lou • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Charlie Needs a Cloak - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Scarecrow • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Snow Is Falling (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Helpers in My Community (My World - Grl G) • Amazon Business $6.26 1 $6.26
My Little Golden Book About The White House • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Firefighters Help - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Owl Babies - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Hero Mom • Amazon Business $5.80 1 $5.80
Ponies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Big Frank's Fire Truck (Pictureback) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
When I Get Bigger • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs (Harry and the Dinosaurs) • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72
Seed to Plant (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.58 1 $4.58
Spiders (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
National Geographic Readers - Koalas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Snakes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Storms (National Geographic Kids Explore! Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Tigers (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Night Before - The Night Before Thanksgiving - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Bears (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Owls (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers - Sharks (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
National Geographic Readers - Dolphins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
National Geographic Readers - Hoot, Owl! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$350.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.13

Total project goal

$454.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.20

4 Donors

-$80.00

Donations toward project cost

-$68.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

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 $369.20

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