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Ms. Gruner from Riverdale, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Literacy: Empowering English Language Learners Through Books!

Help me give my students engaging books to support English Language Learners facing reading challenges, poverty, PTSD, autism, trauma, and immigration concerns in my school counseling office.

  • 4 donors
  • $319 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

I love how resilient and determined my students are, despite the many challenges they face. Each day, they come to school eager to learn and grow, even when they are dealing with significant obstacles such as poverty, PTSD, autism, trauma, and the complex realities of immigration and asylum-seeking. My students are special because of their incredible spirit and dedication to overcoming these challenges to build brighter futures for themselves.

The books I am requesting will make a transformative difference in their learning journey.

Many of my students are English Language Learners who struggle with reading, and these books will provide them with engaging, age-appropriate materials that cater to their diverse needs and interests. By having access to these resources in my school counseling office, students can work on their reading skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The primary goal of this project is to enhance my students' literacy skills while addressing their social-emotional needs. By providing these books, I aim to create a space where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to improve their reading abilities. This project is not just about improving literacy; it's about giving my students the tools they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

What makes my students truly special is their unwavering perseverance and courage. Despite facing immense hardships, they continue to strive for success and show remarkable growth. Your support in providing these essential resources will make a profound impact on their educational journey and overall well-being.

Ms. Gruner
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mario Kart: Off to the Races! (Nintendo® Mario Kart) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
National Geographic Readers: Adorable Animals (Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Ice Cream Soup (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.56 3 $16.68
Too Many Cats (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.39 3 $16.17
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? • Amazon Business $5.28 3 $15.84
National Geographic Readers: Animal Superpowers (L2) • Amazon Business $4.65 3 $13.95
The Sky's the Limit! (Minecraft) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Amazing Animal Journeys • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish • Amazon Business $5.89 2 $11.78
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
National Geographic Readers: Woof! 100 Fun Facts About Dogs (L3) • Amazon Business $5.75 2 $11.50
National Geographic Readers: Cats vs. Dogs • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Ballet Stars (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
One Hundred Shoes: A Math Reader (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) • Amazon Business $4.89 2 $9.78
Five Puptacular Tales! (PAW Patrol) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.43 2 $8.86
The Cat in the Hat • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
Green Eggs and Ham • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
Are You My Mother ? • Amazon Business $5.21 1 $5.21
Go, Dog Go (I Can Read It All By Myself, Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93
Magical Mermaids! (Shimmer and Shine) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.46 1 $4.46

Materials cost

$224.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.83

Total project goal

$318.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$318.85

2 Donors

-$47.85

Donations toward project cost

-$44.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$266.96

Match offers toward project cost

-$226.92

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.03

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$0.00

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