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Mrs. Hill from Lexington Pk., MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listen and Learn

My students need 5 CD Read-Along Kits to access reading material that students cannot read on their own.

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To quote a much loved song, "I believe that children are our future." The problem is that many of them do not believe it. I teach 2nd grade in a very high Title I school. Title I is determined by the number of students on free and/or reduced meals (aka F.A.R.M.).

"I can't read this. There are too many words." "This is boring. There are no pictures." "The words don't make sense. I don't want to read this." "My mom/dad can't help me, she/he doesn't speak English." I've heard these words many times from my students as they look at a book that I have handed them. Because they are from low income homes, these children are unable to access much of the beauty and greatness of our country. They know nothing beyond their school yard or neighborhood. There is no cultural awareness of any kind. Books can be their only contact with the world outside of their immediate lives. But if they can't read them, they will not get to experience that beauty and richness. Often the books that they are required to read make no sense to them because they have not prior knowledge. If they have to struggle with "sounds" of unfamiliar words, they will miss the meaning. Many times, students are unable to comprehend what they read because they get stuck on the sound of the words.

With audio books, students are able the hear what the words should sound like (often words they've heard before but not seen in print) and are then able to concentrate on the meaning. As they become familiar with the sound of the words, students begin to develop fluency, which increases comprehension.

Listening centers give students (particularly lower performing students) a sense of accomplishment because they are able to access stories that higher performing students are able to access without having to ask for every other word. By provided these audio books, you will be opening up a whole world to my students.

Mrs. Hill George Washington Carver Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Lexington Pk., MD 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RE587 - The Gardener CD Read-Along Kit • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
RE754 - The Relatives Came CD Read-Along Kit • Lakeshore Learning $44.50 1 $44.50
RE756 - The Stray Dog CD Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
RE194 - The Big Hungry Bear CD Read-Along Kit • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
RE192 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs CD Read-Along Kit • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50

Materials cost

$202.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.25

Sales tax

 $10.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$244.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.76

Total project goal

$298.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.67

2 Donors

-$298.67

Donations toward project cost

-$244.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.76

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