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Mrs. Allred from Baltimore, MD is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Leaping into the New Generation!

My students phonics cards, magnetic letters, 2 LEAP pads, and other fun literacy resources.

  • $997 goal

This project expired on May 30, 2012.

This project expired on May 30, 2012.

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Mrs. Allred Cecil Elementary School 7
Baltimore, MD Grades 3-5

My Students

How do children learn? This question has stymied educators almost since time began. Each child seems to have his own unique sequence of learning. Although most regular instruction seems to work for many children, there are always those few who seem to get lost and who are doomed never to catch up.

My students are very energetic and creative elementary school students ages four to ten who come to the library once a week.

The students are from a poor inner-city neighborhood, but they come to school eager to learn new things. With all of the video games and electronic games around, it's difficult to grab their attention without using some unique and eye-catching tools. The Leapfrog Learning Company has many of these tools that capture the children's interest. Through play, they can learn about animals, geography, science, and other reading and math concepts. The boys and girls often do not even realize they are learning new skills and practicing old ones! Learning with Leapfrog is fun and exciting!

My Project

I am requesting various activities from the Leapfrog Learning Company and other companies the students and their teachers may use. In the library, we have centers where students visit from different grade-levels as a reward for good behavior. We also have after-school activities in the library where students may select centers depending on their interests and abilities. With the Leap Pad and Explorer Learning Station, the children can practice their skills independently. The handheld machines are great for individual use and for those students for whom video games are easy to manipulate. I am also requesting a TAG reader and skill games, such as Factor Frenzy and the Fridge Phonics, to review classroom skills. Other games, like Scholastic Outsmart and Number Fun Farm, practice numbers, vowels, and the alphabet. I have added protective cases to my request to keep the systems safe when not in use.

My main goal is to reach those students who need to learn in a more creative way.

I want to reach students who are bright but turned off by school. With your help, I know we can make learning fun and exciting!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

360 students impacted
Mrs. Allred Cecil Elementary School 7 Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

Nearly all 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

360 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEAPSTER EXPLORER LEARNING EXPERIENCE • ABC School Supply, Inc $100.18 1 $100.18
BEGINNING BLENDS • ABC School Supply, Inc $18.99 1 $18.99
LEAP PAD EXPLORER PINK • ABC School Supply, Inc $113.99 1 $113.99
LEAP PAD EXPLORER GREEN • ABC School Supply, Inc $113.99 1 $113.99
LEAPSTER LEARNING GAME: SCHOLASTIC OUTSMART • ABC School Supply, Inc $31.92 1 $31.92
SCHOLASTIC ANIMAL GENIUS • ABC School Supply, Inc $23.74 1 $23.74
TAG SCHOOL NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ACTIVITY CARDS BIRD AND SEA ANIMALS DS • ABC School Supply, Inc $9.90 1 $9.90
TAG SCHOOL READER • ABC School Supply, Inc $66.50 1 $66.50
LEAPSTER EXPLORER CASE • ABC School Supply, Inc $20.89 4 $83.56
6905 GAME FACTOR FRENZY EA • ABC School Supply, Inc $37.99 1 $37.99
NUMBER FUN FARM ELECTRONIC TALKING PLAY MAT • ABC School Supply, Inc $37.99 1 $37.99
CARDS INTERACTIVE PHONICS SKILL - LEVEL 5 (COMPLEX VOWELS) • ABC School Supply, Inc $24.69 1 $24.69
FRIDGE PHONICS MAGNETIC ALPHABET • ABC School Supply, Inc $27.81 1 $27.81

Materials cost

$691.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $69.12

Sales tax

 $41.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$847.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.51

Total project goal

$996.73

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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