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Ms. Calzada from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lovable Literature for Our Littlest Learners

Help me give my students access to the best picture books made for our littlest learners.

  • $446 goal

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Help Ms. Calzada

Ms. Calzada has another project! Donate to Prioritize Our Ability to Organize! to help her classroom.

$187 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Our littlest learners are looking for new literature! Books are powerful tools for learning, but they are also amazing tools used as launching pads for important conversations about friendship, kindness, vulnerability, emotions, and community. As a teacher there are some classic stories we want every student to read because they are staples in early education and really help shape a young child's attitude towards learning and school. I strive to provide my students with an extensive collection of books. I am constantly updating my classroom library to ensure we have the best books for an all encompassing approach to education.

This project contains a variety of high quality picture books that will captivate young learners, peak a variety of interests, and help us engage in important discussions as they develop their sense of self.

With titles from award winning authors ranging in topics, there is something for every student in this book collection. With your help I will be able to update my classroom library and put this loveable literature directly in the hands of my little learners.

Ms. Calzada Cardenas Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Calzada

Chicago, IL 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Mo Willems' Pigeon Collection • Amazon Business $41.60 1 $41.60
Little Blue Truck Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Anniversary Edition of a Modern Classic • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
No, David! • Amazon Business $16.20 1 $16.20
The Family Book • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes • Amazon Business $7.77 2 $15.54
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
The Grouchy Ladybug (World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
The School Book • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $11.41 1 $11.41
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale • Amazon Business $11.21 1 $11.21
It's Okay to Make Mistakes • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
The Thankful Book • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
The I'M NOT SCARED Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Don't Push the Button!: A Funny Interactive Book For Kids • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
Go Away, Big Green Monster! • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81
The Feel Good Book (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes: A Back to School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
David Goes to School (David Books [Shannon]) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
The Feelings Book (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $7.27 1 $7.27
Duck at the Door: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (Max the Duck, 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
It's Okay To Be Different (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04
The Peace Book (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Reading Makes You Feel Good (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48

Materials cost

$342.22

Vendor shipping charges

$0.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.76

Total project goal

$445.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$445.06

2 Donors

-$445.06

Donations toward project cost

-$378.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.76

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$0.00

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