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Ms. Walsh from N. Hollywood, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!

Help me give my students chapter book series that will promote reading and increase literacy through imagination.

  • $645 goal

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My Project

Education is the cornerstone of a brighter future, and the journey begins with a love for reading. As a passionate educator, I believe deeply in the power of books to ignite young imaginations and foster a lifelong love of learning. That's why I am reaching out today to advocate for chapter books to be donated to our second-grade library.

Chapter books offer more than just stories; they provide a bridge to new worlds, vocabulary expansion, and critical thinking skills development.

For our second graders, having access to a diverse collection of chapter books means:

Language Development: Each chapter book introduces new words and phrases, enriching their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Critical Thinking: As students follow intricate plots and diverse characters, they learn to analyze, predict, and draw conclusions.

Imagination: Chapter books spark creativity and curiosity, encouraging students to explore new ideas and possibilities beyond their immediate surroundings.

My goal is simple yet profound: to cultivate a love for reading that extends beyond the classroom walls. By integrating chapter books into our library, I aim to:

Promote Independent Reading: Empower students to choose books that interest them and read at their own pace.

Build Confidence: Watching our second graders tackle longer stories and more complex narratives will boost their self-esteem and academic confidence.

Foster a Reading Community: Through shared discussions and reading activities, create an environment where reading is celebrated and shared among peers.

Our second-grade students are not just learners; they are vibrant individuals with boundless potential. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to our classroom. What sets them apart is their enthusiasm for learning and their eagerness to discover the world through books.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our remarkable second-grade students.

Ms. Walsh Colfax Charter Elementary School Grades 3-5

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N. Hollywood, CA View local requests 26 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Captain Underpants Full Color Set #1-10 • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $56.45 1 $56.45
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $45.44 1 $45.44
Achieve It! Amber Brown Chapter Book Series: Variety Book Pack, Grades 2 to 3, Set of 6 - Grades 2-3 - Kids • School Specialty $40.49 1 $40.49
Bad Guys Book Series 1-10 • Amazon Business $39.90 1 $39.90
Achieve It! Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: Variety Book Pack, Grades 1 to 3, Set of 5 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $33.74 1 $33.74
Narwhal and Jelly Series 6 Books Collection Set By Ben Clanton(Otter Friend, Unicorn of the Sea, Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Happy Narwhalidays, School of Awesomeness) • Amazon Business $33.11 1 $33.11
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
Saving Montgomery Sole • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Bailey: A Magic School for Girls Chapter Book • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Kate: A Magic School for Girls Chapter Book (A Magic School for Girls Chapter Book Series) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Julie: A Magic School for Girls Chapter Book • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
The Space Mission Adventure (4) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Backyard Animal Show (5) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Shadows of Caesar's Creek (3) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Lost in the Tunnel of Time (2) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $6.16 1 $6.16
The Buried Bones Mystery (1) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$461.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.42

Sales tax

 $42.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.67

Total project goal

$644.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $644.48

13 Donors

-$632.72

Donations toward project cost

-$547.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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