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Mrs. Mills from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Giving Learning Centers the Reading They're Needing

Help me give my students content-focused picture books in each and every learning center.

  • $519 goal

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My Students

A diverse and energetic group of about a fourteen 3-K students arrive in my classroom every morning with still-open minds and a thirst for new knowledge and experiences. As they begin to navigate the routines and rhythms of the classroom, I get the unique opportunity to try and instill a lifelong love for learning in each and every one of them. As any parent or teacher of three-year-olds can attest, they can be loud, loving, creative, cranky, and confident - all at once!

My 3-K students and their families want and deserve a chance to flourish in an often challenging environment.

Over three-fourths of my students and their families are experiencing the challenges of low-income households. For many of the students in our school, their time with us represents a welcome part of their day - a time where they feel safe, appreciated and included in a community of learning. Every new school day affords us opportunities to rise and build upon our success.

My Project

Our students spend over an hour every day exploring classroom Learning Centers where they investigate different topics and content areas as individuals and small groups. Keeping these centers full of engaging activities and reading materials keeps the students involved and piques their interest in topics they may just be learning about. Providing each Learning Center with a variety of relevant picture books for students to interact with is the goal and focus of this project. Students who "make friends" with books early on will transition more easily to advanced reading and develop a lifelong appreciation for books and literature. Please know your donations will be shaping and sharpening curious young minds!

Mrs. Mills PS 273 Wortman Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Brooklyn, 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

14 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hi, Pizza Man! • Amazon Business $17.16 1 $17.16
Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book: A Maisy First Science Book • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Animals in Art (Sabrina Hahn's Art & Concepts for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
Beautiful Oops! • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat • Amazon Business $14.58 1 $14.58
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mini Masters Boxed Set (Baby Board Book Collection, Learning to Read Books for Kids, Board Book Set for Kids) (Mini Masters, MINI) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Pizza Day: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Billions of Bricks: A Counting Book About Building • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Love Makes a Family • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Rocket Writes a Story • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62
Where in the World? Famous Buildings and Landmarks Then and Now - Geography Book for Kids | Children's Explore the World Books • Amazon Business $10.53 1 $10.53
Goodnight, Starry Night (Peek-a-Boo Art) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
All Kinds of Families • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
What Is Science? • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
No Kimchi For Me! (Yoomi, Friends, and Family) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
I Use Science Tools―Children’s Book About Different Science Instruments, K-Grade 1 Leveled Readers, My Science Library (24 Pages) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
A Trip to the Grocery Store (Powerkids Readers: My Community) • Amazon Business $8.25 1 $8.25
What Happens at a Supermarket? (Where People Work) • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15
Building a House (Mulberry Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
What Is a Scientist? • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
This Little Artist: An Art History Primer • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bee-Bim Bop! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
What Are Shadows and Reflections? (Light & Sound Waves Close-Up) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
To Be an Artist (Global Fund for Children Books) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
This Little Scientist: A Discovery Primer • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Birthdays in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Signs in My Neighborhood • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten? • Amazon Business $7.27 1 $7.27
A Little Bit of Soul Food (World Snacks Series) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yum Yum Dim Sum (World Snacks Series) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Dim Sum for Everyone! • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sunday with Seurat (Mini Masters, MINI) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Painting with Picasso (Mini Masters, MINI) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Shapes! (Look & Learn) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Opposites! (Look & Learn) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Families In Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Sorting at the Market (Math Around Us) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Mouse Paint • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
DK Readers L1: Homes Around the World (DK Readers Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
What Sinks? What Floats? (Learn to Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Science Safety Rules (My Science Library) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$400.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.73

Total project goal

$518.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $518.21

7 Donors

-$518.21

Donations toward project cost

-$440.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.73

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