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Ms. Ancell from Spartanburg, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Empathy in a Socially Distanced World

Help me give my students an engaging, meaningful reading experience with a class set of the novel, The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.

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My Students

My co-teacher, Ms. Pack, and I teach four classes of striving readers in a suburban community.  They come from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. Most are from lower income households. Because of their many differences, we have been able to create a classroom culture of warmth and acceptance. Our collective culture is richer because of their contributions. Ms. Pack and I would like to expound on this with a novel study featuring students with exceptionalities.

Developing an appreciation for the uniqueness of others and themselves, not only builds character, but fosters kindness.

In addition, bolstering their capacity to empathize with others leads to a more positive and uplifting classroom culture. Ultimately equipping each student with the necessary tools to become a productive, considerate, and caring member of society.  

My Project

Due to the pandemic, our world has become so very digital. Just last year, students would beg to complete activities on their ChromeBooks. However, recently, we have noticed a new appreciation for pencil, paper, and the printed word.

Having the actual book in hand allows students to revisit the text much easier than a digital copy, thus allowing them to connect to the story at a much deeper level.

In our humble opinion, holding a book in your hand and turning the pages makes reading all the more enjoyable. We feel that entrusting our students with the care of our class books creates a feeling of ownership and responsibility.

Ms. Ancell Fairforest Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Spartanburg, SC View local requests

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

90 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 30 $149.70

Materials cost

$149.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.97

Total project goal

$226.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.47

4 Donors

-$226.47

Donations toward project cost

-$192.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.97

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 $0.00

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