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

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Let's Read to Succeed!

Help me give my students 22 funny books to help my first graders blossom into fluent readers.

  • 1 donor
  • $190 goal

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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 22 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 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. I also requested 10 comprehension books that contain short stories with comprehension questions. These books have engaging stories that practice skills such as sequence, main idea, and key details to name a few skills.

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 Stockdale Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
How To Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and other Amazing Things | Book For Kids • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Duck & Cat's Rainy Day (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ice Cream Town (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Love Cake! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Firefly with No Glow (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Fox Has a Problem (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Pete the Cat’s Wacky Taco Tuesday: Includes Over 30 Stickers! • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Rocket's Very Fine Day (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Richard Scarry's Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit! (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Sid's Surprise (Green Light Readers Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Beach Day! (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.92 1 $4.92
Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.91 1 $4.91
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Meet Lyle (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Chicken on a Broom (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Uni Bakes a Cake (Uni the Unicorn) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! (Grumpy Monkey Step Into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.57 1 $4.57
Big Shark, Little Shark and the Christmas Tree (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
I Can Help! (Green Light Readers) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Pete the Cat Goes Camping (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.59 1 $3.59

Materials cost

$118.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.43

Total project goal

$189.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $189.55

1 Donor

-$189.55

Donations toward project cost

-$161.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.43

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