This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
I want to instill a love for reading in every student who enters my class. Book series are a great tool to accomplish this goal. Students will be able to choose books that interest them, get engaged with a particular series/author, and will be motivated to read the other books in the series. The best way to increase reading ability is to read more, and these book series have proven to be engaging and thus encourage independent reading. Students need to independently read to become stronger readers and this project will only help enrich their experiences with the printed word.
I am also asking for multiple copies of each title so students can form literature circles and engage in conversation with others who are reading the same text.
This will improve comprehension and build relationships.
More than 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
Fablehaven Complete Set (Boxed Set): Fablehaven; Rise of the Evening Star; Grip of the Shadow Plague; Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Keys to the Demon Prison
• Amazon Business
$32.99
3
$98.97
The Land of Stories Complete Paperback Gift Set
• Amazon Business
$31.49
3
$94.47
Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection Books 1-5 (Boxed Set): Keeper of the Lost Cities; Exile; Everblaze; Neverseen; Lodestar
• Amazon Business
$30.80
3
$92.40
The Shores Beyond Time (Chronicle of the Dark Star, 3)
• Amazon Business
$12.69
3
$38.07
The Oceans between Stars (Chronicle of the Dark Star, 2)
• Amazon Business
$10.87
3
$32.61
The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue (The Vanderbeekers, 3)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
3
$29.97
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
• Amazon Business
$9.19
3
$27.57
Last Day on Mars (Chronicle of the Dark Star, 1)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
3
$26.97
The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish (The Vanderbeekers, 5)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
3
$26.97
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers, 2)
• Amazon Business
$7.94
3
$23.82
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers, 1)
• Amazon Business
$6.59
3
$19.77
Materials cost
$511.59
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$41.69
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$590.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$104.29
Total project goal
$695.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$695.24
16 Donors
-$692.29
Donations toward project cost
-$590.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Swope and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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