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"Once upon a time there was a preschool teacher who had two and a half hours to help 36 beautiful three and four year old students read,re-read, act-out and draw all the wonderful stories that she loved at their age.

Unfortunately, I don't have the time or resources available to individually reread... MORE

"Once upon a time there was a preschool teacher who had two and a half hours to help 36 beautiful three and four year old students read,re-read, act-out and draw all the wonderful stories that she loved at their age.

Unfortunately, I don't have the time or resources available to individually reread stories each day for the child who could hear the same story a hundred times. My classroom is very small and we house everything from their bathroom to their coat cubbies inside the very limited space.

Therefore, having a portable listening center that can be placed in various places in our small classroom to accommodate the needs of my students would be ideal. Also, having a variety of high quality literature to rotate throughout the year would be ideal.

I have worked tirelessly to develop a love of literature for my students that will last a lifetime.They have a very limited selection of books that are torn, lost and damaged. I need your help to continue to cultivate the next generation of scholars. HIDE

My students need a listening center with head phones and 4 sets of books on CD and storage to learn to read. The cost of this proposal is $736, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

Ms. R.'s Classroom: High Poverty School ?
Region:
Illinois (Chicago)
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Sep 22, 2009 |
Expires:
Feb 28, 2010
Materials Vendor Price # Total
RE522 - CD Read-Alongs - Set 2 Lakeshore Learning $75.00 1 $75.00
RE523 - CD Read-Alongs - Set 3 Lakeshore Learning $75.00 1 $75.00
RE524 - CD Read-Alongs - Set 4 Lakeshore Learning $75.00 1 $75.00
RE521 - CD Read-Alongs - Set 1 Lakeshore Learning $75.00 1 $75.00
FF331 - Help-Yourself Read-Along Center Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
School Smart™ 4 Position CD/Cassette Listening Center School Specialty Inc. $183.31 1 $183.31
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $53.33
State Sales Tax ? $0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $8.00
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $603.59
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $132.50
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $736.09
6 Donors -$305.00
To Go $431.09

Additional Details

Level:
Grades PreK-2
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
5
Thank-you punctuality:
100% ?
Subject:
Literacy (in Literacy & Language), Early Development (in Applied Learning)
Resource:
Technology (Essential)
Students reached:
36
Used by future students?
Yes
Project ID:
322050
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Melissa F. (volunteer) on Sep 26, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Sep 27, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Jennifer Nelkin from Illinois gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I donated because I want to help ALL the kids in Burley's Pre K class to be the best they can be! The teachers are amazing - way to go Ms. Randall and Mrs. Perez!"
Molly from Illinois gave on Oct 19, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want my daughter and all the children at Burley to develop a love for reading."
KS from Illinois gave on Oct 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because my daughter loves being in Ms R's class, and I want to help ensure that Ms R has all the supplies she needs!"
julie from Illinois gave on Oct 29, 2009
"I believe that no school is truly free and that we as parents and caregivers need to support our public schools in any way we can. What makes a certain school stand out from the rest is not only its' wonderful teachers but the community that contributes time and resources to support it. "
Holly K from Illinois gave on Nov 7, 2009
susan crawford from Illinois gave in honor of Allegra on Nov 9, 2009
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