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Mr. Ponthieu from Stamford, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Book is Always Better

Help me give my students a better chance at learning how to read. The books we use in class are boring and old. They can't relate. I want to find a couple of timeless stores to engage them.

  • 3 donors
  • $198 goal

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Mr. Ponthieu has another project! Donate to Fantasy isn't Escape from Reality... It's Understanding it to help his classroom.

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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

Books like The Giver, The Magic Tree House series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and James and the Giant Peach are fantastic choices for third graders working on their reading skills. These books offer a perfect balance of engaging stories, age-appropriate vocabulary, and exciting plots that keep young readers hooked, making them more likely to develop a love for reading.

The Giver introduces young readers to thought-provoking concepts about society, choices, and individuality, while still being accessible to third graders.

Its intriguing narrative encourages critical thinking and sparks meaningful discussions, helping students expand their comprehension skills.

The Magic Tree House series, on the other hand, is filled with adventure and historical elements. Each book in the series takes readers on a thrilling journey to different times and places, making learning fun and interactive. This series encourages curiosity, boosts reading stamina, and enhances vocabulary as students encounter new settings, characters, and historical contexts.

Similarly, A Series of Unfortunate Events provides a mix of dark humor, mystery, and quirky characters, which captivates children’s attention while challenging them with slightly more complex sentence structures. The recurring themes of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity can inspire students to think deeply and engage with the text on a more meaningful level.

Lastly, James and the Giant Peach offers a whimsical and imaginative story that invites readers to explore creativity while learning new words and phrases. The fantastical elements spark the imagination of third graders, making the book both fun and enriching.

In contrast, many of our current library books may lack the excitement or relevance that young readers crave, with many being outdated and unrelatable. These four books, with their engaging plots and relatable characters, will capture their attention, improve their reading skills, and foster a deeper love for reading.

Mr. Ponthieu Springdale Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Giver - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 5 $43.75
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) • Amazon Business $9.35 4 $37.40
James and the Giant Peach - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Magic Tree House - Dinosaurs Before Dark - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 5 $21.85

Materials cost

$135.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.62

Total project goal

$197.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.46

2 Donors

-$197.46

Donations toward project cost

-$167.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.62

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