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Mrs. Arthurton from Dorchester, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading at the Right Pace

My students need interesting leveled books to read independently.

  • $671 goal

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"Reading to achieve, but each at their own pace!" I teach 2nd grade in a public school that's located in an urban community. My school has recently merged an elementary and middle school together. I entered my new building with a lot of enthusiasm and eagerness to work harder than I ever have, because I realize that I will really see most of my students all the way to the 8th grade. I realized more than ever that I am responsible for their educational foundation. I want to give them the best, so that they can be the best.

While unpacking this past September, I realized that I didn't have a lot of leveled books that my students could read independently. I want to create a collection of different levels of books that children love. Reading is one of my passions, and every opportunity that I get, even if it's just for 2 minutes I read aloud to my students. I love going to the public library and borrowing books to read to the kids. I want to share my love of reading with them. I want them to love the precious time that they have to be able to just read at their own pace and leisure without struggling. I just do not have a lot of books that will make independent reading accessible to all children.

Reading to enjoy with a wide variety of books is my goal for my students. This collection will also help future children that will be in my class, and also provide my current students with the tools and desire to read, read, and read!

Your donations will will open up a world of books to readers of all different levels in a way that is personal and meaningful for these young children. This project will help to build confidence in these readers as they grow to love and enjoy the world of reading, as they transition from needing someone to read to them, to being able to read all by their selves.

Mrs. Arthurton Martin Luther King Junior K-8 School Grades PreK-2

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

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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Dorchester, MA 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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DK Readers Sets - Reading Alone Level 3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.62 1 $26.62
Environment Book Set (Set of 4) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.04 1 $24.04
Holiday Book Series • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.22 1 $35.22
Career Book Set - English • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.60 1 $20.60
I Can Read Books Grades 2-4 (Set of 10) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
Step Into Reading Grades 2-3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
Step Into Reading Step 3 Grades 1-3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
Ready To Read Level 1 - Grades Pre-K - 1 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.62 1 $26.62
Step Into Reading Kindergarten • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
Magic Tree House Set 3 (17-24) (Set of 8 books) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.48 1 $27.48
Ready To Read Level 2 - Grades 1-3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.62 1 $26.62
Step Into Reading Step 2, Grade 1 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
High Five Series Book Set: Blue Level (I-L) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.94 1 $36.94
DK Readers Sets - Proficient Readers Level 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.62 1 $26.62
DK Readers Sets - Read Aloud Level 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50
DK Readers Sets - Beginning to Read Level 1 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.50 1 $33.50

Materials cost

$485.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.53

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$550.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.74

Total project goal

$670.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.79

2 Donors

-$670.79

Donations toward project cost

-$550.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.74

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