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Ms. Pinckney from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Go...Help Our Reading and Writing Grow!

My students need read along books, reading leveled library to improve overall literacy, and ten frames to build math skills.

  • $509 goal

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My Students

A typical day in my wonderful class starts as the students begin their morning reading independently. Throughout the day they engage in different reading activities like buddy reading, close reading, and guided reading. The students enjoy reading and often wish for more diverse text.

My school is located in the heart of Harlem, New York in an area that has very limited resources.

Most of the students receive free lunch and due to budget cuts, our students do not have access to a school library. This has made it challenging for my students to be able to increase their reading levels and take more books home to encourage parent support. They have a high interest in reading fiction and non fiction text and they would greatly benefit from having books to support with completing school and home tasks. Our class motto is "We will be second grade ready." I have set the tone and the expectations that we will be on or above reading level. Reading has such a great impact in our everyday activities and with the demands of the Common Core curriculum, the more books available the more the reading and writing can grow! My class and I will forever be thankful for your support and this will make our hearts smile.

My Project

The students will be able to have access to books on various reading levels which will help improve their overall reading skills. Students needing more support will also benefit from the materials as well. All the materials requested will help students with their independent, partner, and guided reading activities.

These materials will have a great impact in preparing the students for the next grade.

It will also build the students' reading confidence which will help in other academic areas such as math, social studies, and science.

Ms. Pinckney PS 197 John B Russwurm 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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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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WG326 - What Is Grammar? Book Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
TT169 - Level I Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
TT166 - Level F Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
TT168 - Level H Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
TT167 - Level G Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
TT165 - Level E Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
TT172 - Level K Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
TT171 - Level J Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.99 1 $30.99
CA609 - Sing-Along Read-Along Classics with CDs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 1 $29.50
GA664 - Giant Magnetic Ten Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$396.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.30

Total project goal

$508.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $508.66

2 Donors

-$508.66

Donations toward project cost

-$432.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.30

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