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Ms. Padilla from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Books!

My students need 24 sets of books at their own reading levels that they can understand.

  • $1,949 goal

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My Students

My students dread reading. It's easy to understand why. Almost all of them read with no understanding of the material. With outdated books and students who are years behind in their reading levels, they struggle to comprehend even the easiest books.

Each day, my students are encouraged to be the best students and people they can be.

We have goals for the year that the students are excited about, but they have so many things stacked against them. We are located in a 'not so old' charter school in one of the most poverty stricken areas in Miami-Dade. Violence is very much a reality in the community and many students only feel safe and secure inside the classroom. This is one of the reasons in which I hope to create one of the most safe and engaging learning environments possible. Our class is ready to take on the challenge of reading despite coming in with many deficiencies. Books are starting to become 'not so scary' after all.

My Project

Having a leveled library will help my students move up in their reading levels. Right now, we have some older books that are falling apart from overuse. The new books will allow my students to pick books at their level, and they will be able to move to more difficult levels as their reading ability improves. The comprehension games will allow my students to have fun while battling their most complex reading issues. Unfortunately, some of my students associate reading with failure and they dread it. Having games will have them increase their skills while showing them that reading can actually be exciting! The Kindles will serve multiple functions in my classroom. They will open up access to millions of books, which is quite a stretch from my current two-shelf library. They will also encourage my students to do their very best, and they will be excited to use technology in the classroom.

Reading is essential to be successful in life.

Over the years there have been studies that estimate that kids who are behind in 3rd grade reading are 4 times more likely to drop out. Furthermore, in the state of Florida students may be held back for up to 2 years if they are not able to pass the end of year reading test. The lack of resources in our classroom is disturbingly evident. Please help change the lives of my students by providing access to what every child should have: books.

Ms. Padilla Theodore & Thelma Gibson Charter School Grades 3-5

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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More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kindle Fire HD 7", HD Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB - Includes Special Offers • Amazon $169.00 2 $338.00
HH217 - At-My-Desk Reading Comprehension Activity Library - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
DD911 - Reading Comprehension Instant Learning Games - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
FF610X - Common Core Language Arts Standards Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
LL622 - Level K Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.99 1 $52.99
LL624 - Level M Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $48.99 1 $48.99
LL623 - Level L Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $45.99 1 $45.99
LL627 - Level P Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 3-4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
LL619 - Level I Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
RE686 - James and the Giant Peach Read-Along • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.50 1 $42.50
LL625 - Level N Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.99 1 $41.99
AA309 - Level H Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
LL618 - Level H Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
AA339 - Level P Book Bin - Gr. 3-4 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
LL614 - Level D Nonfiction Book Bin - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
LL621 - Level J Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA338 - Level O Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA316 - Level I Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA318 - Level K Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
AA337 - Level N Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
AA336 - Level M Book Bin - Gr. 2-3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
LL626 - Level O Nonfiction Book Bin - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
AA319 - Level L Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 1 $28.99
AA317 - Level J Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$1,602.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,656.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.30

Total project goal

$1,948.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,948.64

1 Donor

-$1,948.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,656.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$292.30

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