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Mrs. Marks from Cobden, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Love of Reading

My students need books to use in small groups and to have group discussions.

  • $292 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

We have a diverse group of students including ELL and low-income families. I want to encourage more reading and discussion so my students can experience the world through literature.

Topics such as bullying and fitting in will be covered.

Social and emotional needs and skills are important in society today.

We have a great group of students at our school and they need to see that the world is a much bigger place than our small town. It's a whole different world out there!

My Project

I’m trying to instill a love of reading with a group of students who don’t typically love books. We will be reading them in a small group setting. This will give the students an opportunity for discussion and a way to encourage them to voice their opinions and interpretation of the book. The books I have chosen are high interest. The students can laugh, cry, and relate to the characters in the books. Getting kids interested in reading will help them be better citizens and encourages them to participate and voice opinions. Books are a great way to help children experience the world and use their imagination!

Mrs. Marks
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 14 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nightmares! • AKJ Education $12.40 7 $86.80
Nooks & Crannies • AKJ Education $6.56 7 $45.92
Spy School • AKJ Education $5.83 7 $40.81
Masterminds • AKJ Education $5.83 7 $40.81

Materials cost

$214.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.69

Total project goal

$291.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.25

3 Donors

-$291.25

Donations toward project cost

-$247.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.69

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 $0.00

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