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Ms. Cicchinelli from Youngstown, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New Books

Help me give my students books to help them improve their reading comprehension.

  • $156 goal

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My Project

In our classroom, we are always striving to create meaningful, hands-on experiences that engage students in the world around them. One of the most powerful ways to spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and inspire deeper learning is through books. This project will bring books to life by connecting stories with immersive, experiential learning activities that allow students to physically and emotionally engage with the material. From acting out scenes to building projects inspired by the book's themes, students will be able to explore literature in a dynamic, interactive way.

With your help, we hope to create a library of books that not only excite and inspire our students but also serve as a springboard for real-world learning experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

The goal of this project is to provide books that encourage experiential learning by pairing literature with engaging, hands-on activities. We want to encourage students to explore the themes, settings, and characters of the books in ways that transcend traditional reading, allowing them to connect more deeply with the material. By doing so, we aim to help them develop a love of reading while also building critical skills such as collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving.

Ms. Cicchinelli Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Youngstown, OH 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alone • Amazon Business $7.48 6 $44.88
Fourth Grade Rats • Amazon Business $5.59 5 $27.95
Restart • Amazon Business $5.50 5 $27.50

Materials cost

$100.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$131.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.26

Total project goal

$155.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $155.09

1 Donor

-$155.09

Donations toward project cost

-$131.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.26

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 $0.00

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