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Mrs. Harrell from Durham, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Read to Learn

My students need books on CD for the listening center and nonfiction books to learn more about the world around them.

  • $292 goal

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My Students

What are kids reading these days? Hopefully nonfiction focusing on science concepts and historical fiction to capture their social interest. My first grade students need to get their hands on rich history and science reading to build their background knowledge for more complex topics.

My students are diverse in culture.

Some of my students are new to this country and still learning the language, while others have long mastered the language and are looking for their next challenge. Their economic and educational backgrounds range greatly. One thing remains true for all of my students...their love of learning is strong.

My Project

With the requested books my students will be able to learn more about science and history. They will have the opportunity to read books at their reading levels which highlight physics concepts, life cycles, social change, and historical events. These books are a starting point for careers in science. They are a foundation for building an awareness of social issues and empathy for others. Students in my class will have the opportunity to learn these concepts visually. They will have the opportunity to hear some of these books read aloud as a model to increase reading fluency. The more you read, the more you know. Help my students by offering them more reading choices that will help to lay a foundation for their future career choices and role in humanity.

Reading is the key to knowledge.

With your donation, my students will gain more knowledge through scientific and historical reading. Their listening center will come alive with great literature and act as a model of fluent reading. Books have the power to change. Help my students gain an interest in science and social change. Help them grow as readers by giving them more interesting choices at their reading level that will capture their imagination!

Mrs. Harrell Creekside 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.

More about Mrs. Harrell

Durham, NC View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
James Herriot''s Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Anima • AKJ Books $11.06 1 $11.06
Robert Munsch • AKJ Books $16.19 1 $16.19
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids • AKJ Books $7.36 1 $7.36
I Miss You, Stinky Face • AKJ Books $7.36 1 $7.36
Oh, the Places You''ll Go! and The Lorax Dr. Seuss, Read by T • AKJ Books $7.39 1 $7.39
Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book Series) Peggy Par • AKJ Books $7.39 1 $7.39
Something Big Has Been Here • AKJ Books $11.06 1 $11.06
Giant Jam Sandwich: Book and CD John Vernon Lord, Janet Burr • AKJ Books $8.13 1 $8.13
A Sweet Smell of Roses • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91
A Little Prairie House (Picture Book) • AKJ Books $5.17 1 $5.17
Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express: (I Can Read Book Series: • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
Lewis and Clark Prarie Dog for President • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
A Moldy Mystery • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40
Dandelions • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40
From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40
From Eye to Potato Ellen Weiss • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Energy in Motion • AKJ Books $3.66 1 $3.66
Levers • AKJ Books $19.76 1 $19.76
Screws • AKJ Books $19.76 1 $19.76
What Is a Wheel and Axle? • AKJ Books $3.66 1 $3.66
What Is a Screw? • AKJ Books $3.66 1 $3.66
Earth Smart • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
Fancy Nancy Petite Library • AKJ Books $11.09 1 $11.09
Earth Day Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon (Illustrator) • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
Energy • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91
Magnets • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91
What Makes Magnets? • AKJ Books $4.43 1 $4.43

Materials cost

$195.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$248.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.79

Total project goal

$291.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.92

5 Donors

-$145.96

Donations toward project cost

-$124.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.89

match offer

-$145.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.89

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