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

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

My students need books to have read to them, to look at and to read, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Where the Wild Things Are.

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Let the wild rumpus begin! The wild rumpus may take place in Where the Wild Things Are, but this also describes my classroom on some days. A wild rumpus of learning! I teach 13 kindergarten students in a low income school. I have the responsibility to creatively teach all subjects at a variety of levels.

My students are all learning at a variety of different levels. In our reading class we are learning about what an author and illustrator does. To help the students understand these jobs, I have selected a certain author or illustrator to highlight each month. The students listen to stories, complete activities and look at books written by the selected author or illustrated by the selected illustrator. This will also help these young children love not only books but the authors and illustrators who create them.

In order for our students to develop a love for these authors and illustrators, our class needs books created by them. Once the students get to know some of the stories by our spotlight authors and illustrators, the children will begin searching for more books by those same people. Soon a relationship will develop between the child and the books!

With your help my 13 eager kindergarteners will be able to form a relationship with creators of wonderful stories. The best part is that this year long project will help these children become familiar with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators. This familiarity will help these children develop a love for books, reading and favorite authors and illustrators.

Mrs. Smith Maymont Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 three‑quarters 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

13 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Dream Snow Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $17.59 1 $17.59
Draw Me a Star Eric Carle • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $9.63 1 $9.63
Today Is Monday Eric Carle • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator), Stringari (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle, Leiggi • Barnes and Noble $17.59 1 $17.59
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15
Lilly's Big Day Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.67 1 $15.67
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Pet Show Ezra Jack Keats • Barnes and Noble $13.77 1 $13.77
Jennie's Hat Ezra Jack Keats, Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Dreams Ezra Jack Keats, Joy Peskin (Editor), Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Goggles! Ezra Jack Keats, Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
A Letter to Amy Ezra Jack Keats, Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Whistle for Willie Ezra Jack Keats, Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Peter's Chair Ezra Jack Keats, Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
One Was Johnny: A Counting Book Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Outside Over There Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Designed by Maurice Sendak • Barnes and Noble $18.36 1 $18.36
Alligators All around: An Alphabet Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
In the Night Kitchen Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $16.15 1 $16.15
Nutshell Library Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.56 1 $13.56
Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Materials cost

$239.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$275.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.49

Total project goal

$336.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $336.05

7 Donors

-$336.05

Donations toward project cost

-$275.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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