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Ms. Lauryn from Rio Linda, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy For All: Building a Classroom Library for Special Education

Help me give my students the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of literature and books in our special education preschool classroom. Thank you!

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My Project

As a preschool special education teacher, I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for my students. I am seeking donations to purchase a diverse collection of books for my classroom, and I want to share why this initiative is vital for my students’ growth and learning.

Books are essential tools for developing literacy skills, expanding vocabulary, and igniting imaginations.

For my students, many of whom have unique learning needs, these books will provide:

- Engagement: Colorful, relatable stories capture their attention and help make learning enjoyable.

- Social Skills: Reading together encourages peer interactions and helps students develop empathy and understanding through shared narratives.

- Language Development: High-quality literature introduces new concepts and vocabulary, which is crucial for their communication skills.

- Individualized Learning: The right books can cater to diverse interests and abilities, ensuring every child finds something that resonates with them.

My students are incredibly unique; they possess diverse abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Each child brings their own perspective to our classroom, making it a vibrant learning community. They inspire me daily with their resilience and creativity.

Supporting this project means giving these special children the gift of literacy, empowering them to communicate, explore, and imagine a world filled with possibilities. Your generous donation will help create a foundation for lifelong learning, enriching not just their academic journey but also their emotional and social development.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on these young lives. Thank you for considering supporting my classroom!

Ms. Lauryn Vineland 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.

More about Ms. Lauryn

Rio Linda, CA 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

26 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Board Book Collection - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.06 1 $71.06
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1) • Amazon Business $13.27 1 $13.27
Carson Dellosa Eric Carle Education EZ Letters (130090) • Quill.com $12.94 1 $12.94
Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las Manos No Son Para Pegar (Best Behavior®) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56
Hands Are Not for Hitting (Best Behavior®) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Colors: My First Pop-Up! (A Pop Magic Book) • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64
Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar Board Book (Best Behavior®) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Little Hippo Books Peek and Seek In the Ocean Children's Books Ages 1-3 | Touch and Feel Books for Toddlers 1-3 & Baby Books | Best Kid's Books and ... Children's Books and Sensory Books • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins: A Halloween Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
Never Touch a Snake! • Amazon Business $7.46 1 $7.46
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends: A Touch-and-Feel Book • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Never Touch a Shark! • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
I Spy Autumn Book For Kids Ages 2-5: Let's Play I Spy Fall Book Seasonal Activity Book For Preschoolers & Toddlers Guessing Game Alphabet A-Z Book For 2-5 Year Olds • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Touch and Feel: Fire Engine • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Never Touch a Dinosaur! • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72
Christmas Kitten: A touch-and-feel book • Amazon Business $6.24 1 $6.24
Baby Touch and Feel: Colors and Shapes • Amazon Business $5.34 1 $5.34
You're My Little Baby: A Touch-and-Feel Book (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $4.11 1 $4.11

Materials cost

$306.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.06

Total project goal

$433.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $433.71

1 Donor

-$216.86

Donations toward project cost

-$184.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.53

match offer

-$216.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.53

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