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Mrs. Finch from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Love to Read!

Help me give my students books that will engage their imagination and instill a love for reading in their hearts.

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My Students

One of my favorite quotes from Hope and Wade King's book, called The Wild Card, says: "Enthusiastic teachers can build strong relationships with students because they see each child as a separate human being. They don't teach a classroom- they teach individuals." As a teacher, I am in awe, every day, with the way my students think, wonder, and respond to situations that arise in their daily lives.

Our school is culturally diverse, and our classroom is filled with differences; yet we have one thing in common: we are a close family.

We value these differences and see the opportunity to learn from all of our backgrounds and experiences. As referred to, throughout The Wild Card, nurturing relationships is important in our classroom. We take time to learn about one another; we value each other's thoughts, ideas, and opinions. We will continue to connect with those in our school, our community, and globally. On our adventures, true friendships will form, and we will become a closer school family. Literature and art help unite us, inspire us, and develop a love for adventures and the new experiences we will have as a class.

My Project

The picture books that we need in our classroom library will help to inspire a love of reading. My 2nd graders need books with characters that have many different backgrounds and life experiences. I recently finished reading a book that has changed my life as a teacher, called "Sparks In The Dark," by Travis Crowder and Todd Nesloney. Their book has motivated me to create an environment where developing a love of reading in children is vital. I want my students to fall in love with characters in books that they can identify with, and to have experiences along with these characters. The books I chose, focus on mindfulness, social emotional wellbeing, and are fun and engaging.

As Nancie Atwell states, "Literacy blooms wherever children have access to books they want to read, permission to choose their own, and time to get lost in them." This is the environment I want for my 2nd graders and future students.

I want to give them a classroom library filled with books they can become lost in, and adventures they can embark on. Todd Neslonely says, "Without a diverse, full library and unconditional access to it, students will never experience the joy that comes from reading." As I model for my students my love of reading, and as we read these books together, it will help to ignite a passion for reading in their own lives. These books will empower, engage, and excite my 2nd graders to read more, fall in love with certain authors, and cross over into all content areas.

Mrs. Finch Chase 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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El Cajon, 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snowmen Galore • AKJ Education $17.51 1 $17.51
The Great Spruce • AKJ Education $16.19 1 $16.19
Poor Little Guy • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
The Day the Crayons Came Home • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Sky Color • AKJ Education $13.50 1 $13.50
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Big Umbrella • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Elmore • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Over and Under the Pond • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Smallest Gift of Christmas • AKJ Education $12.60 1 $12.60
Snowmen at Christmas • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Wordy Birdy • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Izzy Gizmo • AKJ Education $12.37 1 $12.37
Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giving A Christmas Story • AKJ Education $10.95 1 $10.95
I Am Peace • AKJ Education $10.91 1 $10.91
Thanks for the Feedback(I Think) • AKJ Education $9.86 1 $9.86
The Worst Day of My Life Ever! • AKJ Education $9.86 1 $9.86
The Thank You Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$267.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.55

Total project goal

$383.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.68

4 Donors

-$305.32

Donations toward project cost

-$261.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.70

match offer

-$75.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$64.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.47

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 $0.00

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