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Ms. Kochanowicz from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More Books, More Adventures—Support Our Young Readers!

Help me give my students a variety of engaging books to foster a love of reading and support their growing literacy skills.

  • 6 donors
  • $972 goal

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My Project

I love my students’ curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning. They are eager to explore new ideas, ask questions, and grow as readers every day. Their love for stories inspires me to provide them with the best learning environment possible.

The books I’m requesting will provide my students with engaging, high-quality literature that fosters a love of reading, builds comprehension skills, and supports their academic growth.

By adding to our classroom library, I want to ensure that every student has access to books that match their interests and reading levels, encouraging them to become lifelong readers.

My goal for this project is to create an environment where students can explore new ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and gain confidence in their reading abilities. Having a diverse selection of books will allow them to make independent choices, engage in meaningful discussions, and strengthen their literacy skills.

My students come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to our classroom. With your help, I can provide them with the resources they need to thrive as readers!

Ms. Kochanowicz Gen George A McCall School Grades PreK-2

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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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $78.80 1 $78.80
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $76.74 1 $76.74
Owl Diaries 12-Book Set • Amazon Business $52.44 1 $52.44
Lakeshore Plants Book Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.50 1 $41.50
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
Dragon Masters Series Set ( Books 1 - 8 ) • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Greek Gods for Kids: Introduction to Greek Mythology for Children. Timeless Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes of Ancient Greece (Mythology for Kids and Teens) • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Ancient Japan for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Japanese History from Prehistory to the Heian Period (History for Children) • Amazon Business $16.83 1 $16.83
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Where the Sidewalk Ends - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Chrysanthemum - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Wemberly Worried • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
Plant the Tiny Seed - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Secret Pizza Party - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion (Knuffle Bunny Series) • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
Hands-On History! Ancient India: Discover the Rich Heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 Step-by-Step Projects and 340 Pictures • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Creepy Carrots! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $12.11 1 $12.11
Hair Love • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
I Have a Dream (Book & CD) • Amazon Business $11.71 1 $11.71
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Creepy Crayon! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 19) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Giraffes Can't Dance • Amazon Business $10.58 1 $10.58
Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers - Ancient Greece 432 Bc - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.21 1 $10.21
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Where Do Fossils Come from? How Do We Find Them? Archaeology for Kids - Children's Biological Science of Fossils Books • Amazon Business $9.43 1 $9.43
Minecraft: Guide to Farming • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pollination (Science Readers: Content and Literacy) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Harold and the Purple Crayon - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
You Are Loved: A Book About Families • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Calendar Mysteries #10: October Ogre • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Peanuts) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Minecraft: The Survivors' Book of Secrets: An Official Mojang Book • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Caps for Sale - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
A Charlie Brown Valentine (Peanuts) • Amazon Business $7.18 1 $7.18
Cross-Pollination (First Step Nonfiction ― Pollination) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Insect Pollinators (First Step Nonfiction ― Pollination) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #14: Leopard on the Loose • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Calendar Mysteries #7: July Jitters • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ancient Greece (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The Wild Robot (Volume 1) (The Wild Robot, 1) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #12: Space Shuttle Scam • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83
The Gruffalo • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #11: Grand Canyon Grab • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Ancient China (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #10: Colossal Fossil • Amazon Business $6.44 1 $6.44
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts) • Amazon Business $6.32 1 $6.32
Animal Pollinators (First Step Nonfiction ― Pollination) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Clementine (Clementine, 1) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$782.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$826.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.79

Total project goal

$971.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $971.91

4 Donors

-$930.14

Donations toward project cost

-$792.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.02

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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