Updated February 2nd: this funding opportunity is now available for projects approved by June 30, 2026. The qualifications below have been updated to reflect the new timeline.
Starting December 4th, qualifying projects will receive funding of $1,000, while funds last.
If your project meets the criteria below, the funding will appear once it is approved and live on the site.
How to qualify:
- You have already received a personal code directly from the AIM Early Reading Success program.
- Create a teacher profile on DonorsChoose.
- Apply your personal code on the landing page: https://www.donorschoose.org/aim.
- Create a project requesting materials that are for teaching or implementing the AIM Early Reading Success program in your classroom. Select one of the subject areas underneath the main LITERACY & LANGUAGE category. Please ensure accurate representation and select the corresponding subject area only if it aligns with your project.
- Request under $1,000 for your total project goal, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose. Projects with a total project goal higher than $1,000 will not qualify. This is about $850 worth of materials.
- Submit your project for approval by June 22nd, 2026. Our team of reviewers will verify your project for approval. This process normally takes a few days so we recommend getting your project submitted soon. Projects not approved before June 30th, 2026 will not qualify.
Sample resource list developed by the AIM ERSS Team
Simply paste any of the descriptions below into your DonorsChoose project shopping search bar:
- Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl
- EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms Offices & Home Offices
- Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30
- Elkonin Box Magnetic Dry Erase Board Set - Game
- Teling 24 Pack Reading Phones Kids Auditory Feedback Whisper Hear Myself Sound Phones for Classroom (Red, Blue, Green)
- Harloon 12 Pcs Kindergarten Writing Journal 8.5 x 11'' Primary Composition Notebook for Kids K-2 Primary Journal Draw and Write Notebook for Kids Handwriting Classroom, 32 Pages for Each
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 1): 5 Short Vowel Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Short Vowel Sound Per Book)
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 2): 5 Consonant Blends Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Blend Type Per Book)
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 3): 6 Digraph Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Digraph Per Book)
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 4): 5 Long Vowel VCE Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Long Vowel VCE Type Per Book)
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 5): 6 Word-Ending Spelling Pattern Decodable Readers to Help First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read
- Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 6): 3 R-Controlled Vowel Decodable Readers to Help First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (AR, ER, and OR Sounds)
- Decodable Readers Book Set: Consonants and Short Vowels (a, i, o) 19-Titles | Reading Age 5-8 | Grade Level K | Benchmark Education Company (MySelf)
- Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs 8.5 x 11 Assorted Sprinkle Colors 300 Sheets/Pack (94000)
- TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream (TR56957)
- Sandtastik Therapy Play Sand - White 25 Pound Bag
- Mimorou 20 Pcs Plastic Art Sand Trays Multicolor Stackable Activity Sensory Tray Paint Mixing Crafts Organizer Serving Accessories for Kids DIY Bead Painting Projects (5 Colors 9.65 x 7.28 x 0.9 Inch)
- Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Note Cards Study Cards, 210 pcs Flashcards for Office and School Supplies
- Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 4x6 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40178)
- hand2mind Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Trays, Stackable Trays for Classroom, Magnetic Letter Trays, White Boards for Kids, Science of Reading Classroom Materials, Teacher Classroom Supplies
- JoyCat Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit Colorful 234 Pcs with Double - Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Preschool Kids Toddler Spelling and Learning - Fridge Magnets ABC Education Toys
- Kigley 36 Pcs Pencil Box Clear Plastic Pencil Case Plastic Stationery Case Clear Pencil Case Boxes Plastic Storage Containers Box Small Plastic Containers Art Small Plastic Case with Double Buckles
- Super Duper Phonological Awareness Chipper Chat Magnetic Game - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
- Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6 (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction)
- Recipe For Reading Intervention Strategies For Struggling Readers Manual - Elementary - Kids
- Pacon Mini Sentence Strips, Ages 4+ (PAC73560)
- Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)
- Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction, Second Edition
- 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)
- Scholastic Teaching Solutions Strive-for-Five Conversations Professional Book (SC-9781546113881)
- The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text
What won’t qualify:
- Projects that request any food items
- Projects with Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) items included in the cart
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I add materials to my DonorsChoose project or edit my subject area? ▼
Watch this short video that guides you through the process of adding an item to your project and updating your project’s subject area. AIM will distribute the code to you via email.
Q: How will I receive my personal campaign code? ▼
AIM will distribute the code to you via email.
Q: When will my funding appear on my project? ▼
The funding will appear once your submitted project is reviewed and approved by our volunteer team.
Q: Can I utilize this funding across multiple projects? ▼
No. Your funding will only be applied to a single project. Please maximize your project to get the most supplies! If you submit multiple projects, the first eligible project will receive the funding. The remaining funds will not be available for you to use on another project.
If your first eligible project uses less than the maximum amount (e.g. $500), then the remainder can not be used on a second project.
Q: Is there a limit to how expensive my project can be to qualify for this funding opportunity? ▼
This funding opportunity only applies to projects with a total project goal under $1,000, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose. Anything over the total project goal will not qualify. Shipping charges may vary and the suggested donation amount can't be removed from a project's total goal. While you cannot remove the suggested donation, donors can choose to opt-out of giving a portion of their donation to DonorsChoose.
Q: Why does my project need to be reviewed? ▼
Our team of volunteers will review your project to ensure that no compromising information is accidentally submitted, and that the items that you’re requesting match the descriptions within your project.
Q: How can I edit my project? ▼
If your project has not received any funding, you can make any edits by returning your project to draft status. You can do this by heading over to the Projects section of your account and clicking on the "Return project to draft" button underneath your project title. Once your project is in draft status, you can make any edits and resubmit it. Then, it will be re-screened by our team and re-posted if eligible. Read more about editing your project.
Q: Do Essentials Lists qualify for this funding opportunity? ▼
No. Essentials Lists, which are different from projects, are not eligible for this funding opportunity. You must create a project for your personal campaign code to be applied. You can read more about Classroom Essentials in our Help Center.