My students need 40 series books to get them excited about reading, as well as to give them more options while they grow into independent and fluent readers.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Korn's classroom raised $725
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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.
Building a love of reading is the most important part of teaching first grade! I am currently a first grade teacher at a brand new progressive charter school that just opened it's doors to 150 Kindergarten and First graders. We will eventually serve students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. We are one of only 6 charter schools in our district and have a unique mission to teaching science and green living.
Our classroom is in the process of building a strong classroom library with books on many different levels about many different topics. However, there is little room in our small charter school budget for extra supplies like series books. I believe that series books are the best way to hook children into reading. They learn to grow as readers by falling in love with the characters in series books, noticing the patterns that are the same or different in each series, and by reading books with chapters that are on their own independent level. This is especially important for reaching high level readers that are ready to dive into comprehension strategies.
You can help our classroom library grow by donating the books I have requested! These series books include classics such as Mr. Putter and Tabby, Henry and Mudge, Nate the Great, Poppleton, Junie B. Jones, and Young Cam Jansen. I know that once we have these books in our library, they will be instant hits!
With your help, my first graders will be able to reach their highest potential as readers. While contributing to the charter school movement by donating to our classroom, you will be changing the lives of so many students who would not otherwise have this great opportunity at an enriching education!
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
Hooray for Fly Guy! (Fly Guy Series #6) Tedd Arnold
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy Tedd Arnold
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Poppleton in Spring Cynthia Rylant
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
I Spy Fly Guy Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Fly High, Fly Guy! Tedd Arnold
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Super Fly Guy Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Shoo, Fly Guy! Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Hi! Fly Guy Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
1
$5.39
Poppleton Forever Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$10.62
1
$10.62
Poppleton Everyday Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$10.62
1
$10.62
Poppleton Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$10.89
1
$10.89
Poppleton in Winter Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Poppleton and Friends, Vol. 2 Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Poppleton Forever Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Poppleton Everyday Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Poppleton Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (Henry and Mudge Series #18) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator), Su ie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry and Mudge Series #8) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (Henry and Mudge Series) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (Henry and Mudge Series #10) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Henry and Mudge Series #6) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (Henry and Mudge Series #3) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge under the Yellow Moon (Henry and Mudge Series #4) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (Henry and Mudge Series #2) Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Henry and Mudge: The First Book Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson, Sucie Stevenson (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Favorite Series - Nate the Great
• AKJ Books
$98.10
1
$98.10
Favorite Series - Junie B. Jones
• AKJ Books
$123.55
1
$123.55
Early & Beginning Readers - Young Cam Jansen
• AKJ Books
$31.31
1
$31.31
Favorite Series - Cam Jansen
• AKJ Books
$90.46
1
$90.46
Materials cost
$524.62
Vendor shipping charges
$52.46
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$9.00
Total project cost
$593.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$130.39
Total project goal
$724.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$724.38
2 Donors
-$362.19
Donations toward project cost
-$297.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$65.19
match offer
-$362.18
Match offer toward project cost
-$296.99
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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