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Ms. Escarzaga from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today I Will Read! Elephant and Piggie Summer Book Club

Help me give my students their favorite Elephant and Piggie books to read during the summer to continue distance learning!

  • $436 goal

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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 Students

My students rely on a constant routine every school day. They know exactly what subject we are covering at any time of the day. It was difficult when all of sudden my students were informed that schools were closed. My students were used to waking up in the morning and getting ready for school. As one parent mentioned, "My child looks forward to Monday's class since Friday afternoon."

Despite the circumstances, my students have amazed me with their participation and interactions on the use of online platforms.

I have six class sessions on Zoom every week. On Monday, I teach 2-3rd grade curricula. On Tuesday, I teach TK-1st grade curricula. On Wednesday, I teach both groups during different times. On Thursday, I meet with my entire group of students and focus on teaching a content lesson that is applicable for all. Then, it is Fun Friday Zoom sessions where I do story time, art, and games with students. My students, along with their amazing parents, have done their best to continue learning through a distance.

My Project

Please help me give my students reading materials to continue their distance learning during the summer. They will be able to enhance their reading skills. Students will be able to learn social emotional skills such as building relationships with friends and regulating emotions. Students will be able to engage in dramatic play by acting as their favorite characters. We will also be reading 1 story once a week on Zoom.

My students will benefit tremendously from an online summer book club because they will continue to learn skills useful for the upcoming school year.

I have done my best to provide them with essential and effective learning, but distance learning will continue to be different from being physically present in class. My students benefit from tactile and visuals, and having physical books at home will aide in their learning. My students are ultimate fans of Mo Willems' books, and reading his books will make it their best summer despite the currently circumstances.

Ms. Escarzaga 28th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $11.89 15 $178.35
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $8.63 15 $129.45

Materials cost

$307.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.40

Total project goal

$435.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $435.98

1 Donor

-$217.99

Donations toward project cost

-$185.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.70

match offer

-$217.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$185.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.70

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 $0.00

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