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Ms. Sussman from Long Is. City, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Young Playwrights!

My project needs several picture books as prompts for playwriting workshops.

  • $290 goal

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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.

I am blessed to teach drama in a Queens middle school. I teach grades 6 through 8, and this year I teach mostly Special Education, which I also love. I am very fortunate to be able to develop a special drama curriculum for special education.

Recently, I began a new playwriting workshop which my students have really been enjoying! It is an excellent outlet for them to be able to express themselves creatively, especially for my non-verbal students. My students respond positively to using picture books as a catalyst for creating a character. They have difficulty coming up with completely new people on their own, yet, when given a picture that peaks their interest, they are able to create an entire character profile with ease!

I would love to have a picture book library so that my students can have endless resources with which to create their characters. Because I see them several times throughout the week, I am quickly running out of interesting and thought-provoking source material that will inspire them to think creatively and put their pens to the paper.

I cannot express to you just how important it is to have drama in the special education curriculum. Playwriting is an excellent outlet for them to really use the creative thinking skills as well as to learn how to craft a well made play. Playwriting will undoubtedly enhance their literary skills as well. Your donation would ensure that my present students, as well as my future drama students, will have the resources they need to spark their creativity!

Ms. Sussman Intermediate School 10 Horace Greeley Grades 6-8

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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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Long Is. City, NY View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals for Beastly Fables Jon Scieszka, Molly Leach, Lane Smith (Illustrator), Produced by Molly Leach • Barnes and Noble $16.19 1 $16.19
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
Creative Play Activities for Children with Disabilities: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents Lisa Rappaport Morris, Lisa R. Morris • Barnes and Noble $17.95 1 $17.95
The Playwright's Guidebook: An Insightful Primer on the Art of Dramatic Writing Stuart Spencer • Barnes and Noble $14.40 1 $14.40
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems • Barnes and Noble $10.39 1 $10.39
Making Theater: Developing Plays with Young People Herbert R. Kohl • Barnes and Noble $17.95 1 $17.95
Teaching Young Playwrights Gerald Chapman, Lisa A. Barnett • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
Edward Hopper's New York Avis Berman, Edward Hopper • Barnes and Noble $27.00 1 $27.00
Tar Beach Faith Ringgold, Faith Ringgold (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $16.20 1 $16.20
Probuditi! Chris Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.16 1 $15.16
The Stranger Chris Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $17.05 1 $17.05
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, Harris Burdick • Barnes and Noble $17.05 1 $17.05

Materials cost

$195.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$237.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.02

Total project goal

$289.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $289.02

5 Donors

-$278.82

Donations toward project cost

-$237.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.20

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 $0.00

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