You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call our donor relationships team: (646) 586-5306 ext. 202

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Kunzler from Bakersfield, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Kunzler is requesting

Let's Go On A Reading Adventure!

Help me give my students 21 funny books that are just the right level for my first grade students.

  • $172 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The 21 books that I have selected would be the perfect addition to my classroom library. These books are specifically leveled for first and second-grade students. After reading each book 2 or 3 times, students would be allowed to take an Accelerated Reading Quiz. Taking these quizzes will help them meet their reading goals in my classroom. Students will enjoy the colorful pictures, which help beginning readers understand the meaning of the text. These 21 books also integrate best research-based practices for close reading, text analysis, writing to text, narrative and expository writing, and fluency development. We could use the books for the whole class, small group, and independent practice. I also like that these books are leveled to reach below grade level, on grade level, and above grade level students. We are also trying to become a "Master Reading Classroom." To qualify for this award, 90% of my students must read at 85% or higher over a 25-week period.

Kids like to laugh.

Students would love reading these funny books. I have set individual reading goals for each student. We need interesting books written specifically for first grade. I know these books will engage my students as they learn to take comprehension quizzes, develop self-confidence, and improve their fluency. The books range from below grade level to advanced, making this set perfect for my students. Help us meet and exceed our reading goals. Thank you for your consideration!

Mrs. Kunzler
Grades PreK-2

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Kunzler is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Princess & the Pepperoni Pizza (What Happens Next(TM) Fairy Tales) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Doug the Pug and the Kindness Crew (Doug the Pug Picture Book) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Welcome to Sparklegrove: A Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #8) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Rosie the Twilight Dragon (Dragon Girls #7) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
PAW Patrol Deluxe Step into Reading (PAW Patrol) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Stick with Me! (Sunny Day) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Surf Princess (Barbie) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Good Egg and the Talent Show (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Eva's Big Sleepover: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #9) (9) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Wildwood Bakery: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #7) (7) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Unicorn Wings (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88
Get Out and Play (Elbow Grease) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Rock Stars! (Sunny Day) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
The Spooky Cabin (PAW Patrol) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
Eva and the New Owl: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #4) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
Welcome to Alola (Pokemon Alola: Level 2 Reader) (Pokemon) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.97 1 $3.97
Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79
The Bean Team (Butterbean's Cafe) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.63 1 $3.63

Materials cost

$104.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.78

Total project goal

$171.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.85

2 Donors

-$102.21

Donations toward project cost

-$102.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$51.60

Match offers toward project cost

-$43.86

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.04

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/lets-go-on-a-reading-adventure/7199021/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":22,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Kunzler","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1418839141","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Bakersfield","teachersOnPage":[581261],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":7199021,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"581261":{"owner":"Mrs. Kunzler","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[7199021],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581261_orig.jpg?crop=477,477,x132,y160&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599453840187","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":37869,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":229,"proposalURL":"project/holiday-art-projects-with-music/8962332/","proposalTitle":"Holiday Art Projects With Music","proposalId":8962332},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":581261,"schoolCounty":"Kern","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}