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Ms. Mendez from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Rewards: Fueling a Love for Literature

Help me give my students engaging reading tools and incentives, including diverse books and interactive resources, to enhance their literacy skills and foster a love for reading.

  • $258 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I absolutely adore my students for their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Each day, they bring unique perspectives and energy that inspire me to create an engaging classroom environment. This project aims to provide them with reading incentives and tools that will not only enhance their literacy skills but also foster a lifelong love for reading.

My students come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own stories and experiences to our classroom.

They are resilient, creative, and eager to learn, making them a joy to teach. Many face challenges outside of school, yet they show up each day with determination and enthusiasm. I believe that by providing them with the right resources, I can help them unlock their potential and discover the joy of reading. Let's empower these incredible students to explore new worlds through books and reading phones! Thank you for considering supporting our project.

Ms. Mendez PS 188 the Island School Grades 3-5

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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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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label Printer, Wireless 4x6 Shipping Label Printer for Shipping Packages, Support Android, iPhone and Windows, Widely Used for Amazon, Ebay, Shopify (Black) • Amazon Business $89.88 1 $89.88
How to Catch 3-Book Holiday Set: Amazing Adventures for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! • Amazon Business $32.97 1 $32.97
Kiss Monkey 640 PCS Prize Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids, Birthday Gifts, Pinata Stuffers, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Wireless Presenter, Hyperlink Volume Control Presentation Clicker RF 2.4GHz USB PowerPoint Clicker Presentation Remote Control Pointer Slide Advancer (Black) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59

Materials cost

$186.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.61

Total project goal

$257.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $257.41

1 Donor

-$171.61

Donations toward project cost

-$145.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.74

match offer

-$85.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.87

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 $0.00

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