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Ms. Demsey from Brookline MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alluring and Interactive Learning Environment

Help me give my students hammocks to get lost in a new book in. Then, entice them to record their responses with either eraseable pens or motion bubbler pens. After that help me reward them with interactive games!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,037 still needed

expires Sep 02

  • 2 donors
  • $1,037 still needed
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My Project

Welcome to my classroom, a place where every learner is celebrated for their unique talents. I have worked to set up a space and provide materials to students that will help reading become an exciting journey. In this innovative project, I hope to merge small group instruction with the joy of reading through the allure of cool learning tools and the comfort of cozy seating .

My goal is to transform reading sessions into dynamic, interactive adventures that captivate young minds and foster a love for literacy.

My students have incredibly diverse needs. With the tools from this project, I will be able to meet students where they are and build on their strengths. The various games and supplies will allow me to engage my students in meaningful ways. This will also allow me to tailor my instruction to focus on the specific needs of each learner. Whether a student requires extra help with decoding words or seeks enrichment opportunities to expand their vocabulary, I will be able to provide them with fun, engaging way to build those skills.

It is important to note that learning is not just about academics—it's also about students emotional well-being. Students need to feel that they are in a safe and supportive space. When they are, they will be more open to working on what is challenging for them and to take on new learning. My goal is to continue to create this space through alternative, cozy seating options.

Join me in making a difference in students' lives today. Your donation will help me unlock my students' limitless potential!

Ms. Demsey
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DEERFAMY Hammock Chair Padded, Swinging Camping Chair with Back Support, Relaxing Oversized Swing Chair Lounger Hold up to 350 lbs, Portable Swinging Chairs for Outdoors, Lawn - 600D Polyester • Amazon Business $99.00 3 $297.00
Lakeshore Phonics Magnetic Word Building Boards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Assessing Reading Multiple Measures Revised 2nd Edition 2018 (The Core Literacy Library) • Amazon Business $71.48 1 $71.48
Lakeshore Splash! Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.99 1 $57.99
hand2mind Learn My Letters Fine Motor Clips (95380) • Quill.com $17.09 3 $51.27
Lakeshore Magnetic Blends Word Building Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Final E Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Find & Write Blends & Digraphs Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Find & Write Vowel Sounds Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
hand2mind Sort That Sound! Activity Set​, Phonemic Awareness, ESL Teaching Materials, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten, Speech Therapy Tools, Phonics Flash Cards • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Hand2Mind Beginning Word Builder • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36
YUE MOTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Pens - Colorful Liquid Ballpoint Pen for Back to School Gift,Stocking Stuffers, Easter Basket Stuffers -Fidget Toy Pen for Stress Relief and Anxiety(6 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Erasable Gel Pens, 22 Colors Lineon Retractable Erasable Pens Clicker, Fine Point, Make Mistakes Disappear, Assorted Color Inks for Drawing Writing Planner and Crossword Puzzles • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Wikki Stix® Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$903.44

Vendor shipping charges

$19.25

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$966.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.51

Total project goal

$1,136.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,136.75

2 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,036.75

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