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Ms. Vigil from Lomita, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Literacy: Diverse and Engaging Books for Every Reader

Help me give my students high-interest graphic novels, bilingual books for newcomers, and Orton-Gillingham passage books to enhance our classroom library and support diverse student needs in literacy development.

  • 4 donors
  • $377 still needed

expires Jul 13

  • 4 donors
  • $377 still needed
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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

To help students thrive, we are requesting funding to expand our classroom library with high-interest graphic novels, bilingual books for newcomers, and Orton-Gillingham passage books for students struggling with reading.

In our classroom, we are committed to fostering a love of reading while addressing the diverse learning needs of our students.

High-interest graphic novels are a powerful tool for engaging reluctant readers. Their vibrant illustrations and compelling stories capture the attention of students, encouraging them to read more frequently and develop stronger literacy skills. By introducing these types of books, we can help foster a passion for reading in even the most disengaged students.

Bilingual books are essential for our newcomer students, many of whom are still mastering English. These books, which feature both English and their native language, will help bridge language barriers, build vocabulary, and promote literacy in both languages. This is crucial for ensuring that every student feels welcomed and supported as they transition into an English-speaking classroom.

Finally, Orton-Gillingham passage books will provide targeted support for students struggling with reading. These books are designed using the Orton-Gillingham approach, a well-known, evidence-based method for teaching reading to students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. The passages will help struggling readers build confidence and improve their decoding and fluency skills.

Together, these resources will create a more inclusive, engaging, and supportive reading environment for all students, helping them to succeed academically and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Ms. Vigil Lomita Steam Magnet School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lomita, CA View local requests

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

45 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Lakeshore Spanish Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $70.50 1 $70.50
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $55.43 1 $55.43
Kaplan Early Learning Favorites Book Set - Spanish - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
2 Book Set: Latino Book of Concepts - Round is a Tortilla & Green is a Chile Pepper (paperback picture books) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Orton Gillingham Decodable 3rd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. ... 1, Grade 3. 8-9 years. Black & White Edition • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Orton Gillingham Decodable 3rd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. Volume 4. Black & White Edition. 8-9 years. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$354.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.52

Sales tax

 $32.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.17

Total project goal

$501.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.13

3 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $376.13

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