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Mrs. Smith from Blacksburg, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stories That Inspire

My students need books that challenge them. These books will encourage the to make mistakes - and learn from them. They need to hear stories about people who persevered and made a difference!

  • $333 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a college town with a VERY wide array of kiddos. 8 of my 24 kids have special needs which requires an individualized learning plan. 7 of my students are still learning English and there are 6 different languages spoken in my classroom. I co-teach with a special education teacher so that my students with disabilities do not have to be separated from their peers.

We celebrate diversity and embrace our different heritages, cultures and learning styles.

We respect each other and help each other reach our full potential. We all learn together and we learn from each other. We strive to have a growth mindset and appreciate our failures and learn from them, rather than be embarrassed by them.

I am always searching for ways to give my students the best possible educational experience. I look for diverse books that reflect my diverse kids. I look for STEM projects and supplies to prepare them for their 21st century futures. Join me in creating a classroom that inspires my kids to love learning.

My Project

One of my favorite things to do as a teacher, is read to my kids. They sit on the floor in front of my rocking chair and, for 20 minutes, they can all learn together. Most of the day, I differentiate my teaching to meet the needs of each individual learner. But, during those precious 20 minutes, I can reach everyone at the same time.

The stories I read to my students teach them more than just literacy - it teaches them how to be kind, brave, strong and resilient.

I choose books that teach growth mindset - the research proven idea that you are not born with a set level of "smartness". You can grow your brain by choosing hard tasks and perseverance. I choose books that introduce kids to people who have faced adversity and overcome them in order to make a difference in the world.

With your help, I can teach my children to love the magic of reading. Not only that, but you will help me inspire my kids to try new things - challenging things. They will learn the power of YET! You can help me introduce them to inspiring people of history and give them the courage to stand up for what they believe in.

Mrs. Smith
Grades 3-5
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 24 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peter Reynolds Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color) • Amazon Business $27.51 1 $27.51
The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough • Amazon Business $19.16 1 $19.16
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
The Book of Mistakes • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Jabari Jumps • Amazon Business $13.10 1 $13.10
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do • Amazon Business $12.56 1 $12.56
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $12.36 1 $12.36
Malala's Magic Pencil • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Give Bees a Chance • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14
What Do You Do With an Idea? • Amazon Business $12.06 1 $12.06
The Bad Seed • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
The Most Magnificent Thing • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
This Is Not My Hat • Amazon Business $11.16 1 $11.16
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
Not Yet • Amazon Business $8.78 1 $8.78
Thanks for the Feedback, I Think (Best Me I Can Be!) • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28

Materials cost

$248.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.84

Total project goal

$332.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.29

4 Donors

-$228.63

Donations toward project cost

-$194.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.29

match offer

-$103.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.55

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 $0.00

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