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

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Unlocking the Power of Reading Aloud to Students!

Help me give my students the opportunity to have read-aloud books in the classroom. Learning is more effective when there is interaction!

  • $477 goal

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My Project

In a world filled with technology, one of the most important experiences I can provide is to read aloud to students. I'm sure we can all relate to having a book read to us by a family member or teacher, and how special that time was. I want my students to have those fond memories with a hint of learning, too.

Our school has been selected to add an additional 20 days to our calendar.

This will give my students 20 more days to firm up skills and have new experiences. The books I have selected will allow me to create book bins for the first four weeks of instruction for my Kindergarten through Second grade classes. In addition to providing the books, I will create activities and journaling opportunites to extend the learning.

Ms. McCann Woodville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Richmond, VA View local requests

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

150 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $6.32 12 $75.84
PUREVACY Die Cut Zipper Bags, 13 x 15 Inch. Pack of 50 Clear Polyethylene Reclosable Zip Bags for Clothes. Plastic Baggies. Plastic Zip Bags. Resealable Plastic Bags. Reclosable Plastic Bags • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes: A Back to School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $11.23 2 $22.46
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! • Amazon Business $6.55 3 $19.65
Better Office Products Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, Yellow, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pieces, Yellow • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes Organizer with Handles, 10.5"x10.5"x11", Pack of 6, Gray • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
When a Friend Needs a Friend • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
If I Built a School (If I Built Series) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Lubna and Pebble • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
If You Take a Mouse to School • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Can I Play Too?-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
David Goes to School (David Books [Shannon]) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
Sheila Rae, the Brave • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Wemberly Worried • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Giraffes Can't Dance (Board Book) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$369.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$404.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.41

Total project goal

$476.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $476.06

3 Donors

-$312.00

Donations toward project cost

-$265.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$164.06

Match offers toward project cost

-$139.45

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.61

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