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The purpose of my project is to put books into the hands of kids. All it takes to get kids to read is to give them high-interest material, and that's specifically what I am asking for. Many of the leading teachers and experts in the education field argue that high-volume reading can have many positive effects on students, including increasing vocabulary, comprehension, reading fluency, reading stamina, building empathy, and enhancing brain plasticity. On top of all the academic perks, reading impacts people on an intimate level too. Journeying through a book can be a powerful thing. For a person who has never independently finished a novel, a book can be an accomplishment. For a person who has experiences that don't get talked about in school, a book can be validation. For a person who wants to experience new and exciting things, a book can be a window into another world. For a person who’s recently undergone trauma, a book can be therapy. And for a person who just needs a break from reality, a book can be an escape. It is for all these reasons and more that I am asking for your donations. Below are some more quotes from students regarding reading: “[Reading] helps me forget about the bad parts of life.” “Just the way it was [written] made me feel emotions I never thought I could feel about a book.” “I used to think reading was necessary, but it wasn’t a huge deal. I was wrong.” “I realized that reading a book is more than just reading a book… it opens your imagination.” “Now I look at reading as a nice escape instead of a punishment.” “When I graduate I will definitely be reading, it’s a good way to occupy your mind and learn at the same time.”

About my class

The purpose of my project is to put books into the hands of kids. All it takes to get kids to read is to give them high-interest material, and that's specifically what I am asking for. Many of the leading teachers and experts in the education field argue that high-volume reading can have many positive effects on students, including increasing vocabulary, comprehension, reading fluency, reading stamina, building empathy, and enhancing brain plasticity. On top of all the academic perks, reading impacts people on an intimate level too. Journeying through a book can be a powerful thing. For a person who has never independently finished a novel, a book can be an accomplishment. For a person who has experiences that don't get talked about in school, a book can be validation. For a person who wants to experience new and exciting things, a book can be a window into another world. For a person who’s recently undergone trauma, a book can be therapy. And for a person who just needs a break from reality, a book can be an escape. It is for all these reasons and more that I am asking for your donations. Below are some more quotes from students regarding reading: “[Reading] helps me forget about the bad parts of life.” “Just the way it was [written] made me feel emotions I never thought I could feel about a book.” “I used to think reading was necessary, but it wasn’t a huge deal. I was wrong.” “I realized that reading a book is more than just reading a book… it opens your imagination.” “Now I look at reading as a nice escape instead of a punishment.” “When I graduate I will definitely be reading, it’s a good way to occupy your mind and learn at the same time.”

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Mr. Barry's Classroom

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Mr. Barry's Classroom

Support his classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Support Mr. Barry's classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

About my class

About my class

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.