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Mrs. Smith from Hull, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alphabet Adventures: Puppets for Engaged Learning

Help me give my students alphabet puppets that turn letter learning into a fun and engaging adventure!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $573

This project is fully funded

My Project

My kindergarten students are curious, enthusiastic learners who thrive on hands-on activities that make learning fun and engaging. They come from diverse backgrounds, and each one brings a unique spark to our classroom. Many of my students are still developing foundational literacy skills, and incorporating interactive tools like alphabet puppets will make a significant difference in their learning.

The alphabet puppets I am requesting will bring letters to life, turning abstract concepts into concrete, memorable experiences.

Each puppet represents a letter, helping students make meaningful connections between the shape, sound, and usage of letters. By using these puppets during lessons, students can practice phonics, letter recognition, and vocabulary in an interactive and playful way. This multisensory approach not only makes learning more enjoyable but also caters to different learning styles, ensuring all students can succeed.

My goal for this project is to foster a love of literacy in my students while giving them tools to master essential early reading skills. With these puppets, I can create engaging activities like puppet story-time, interactive letter games, and role-playing exercises that make learning both fun and effective.

What makes my students truly special is their endless curiosity and joy for learning. Despite challenges some may face outside the classroom, they come in every day eager to explore, grow, and succeed. These puppets will not only support their academic growth but also nurture their creativity, confidence, and collaboration skills as they work together to learn. Your support will help provide these incredible learners with the tools they need to build strong literacy foundations and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mrs. Smith Lillian Jacobs Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

34 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Machine-Washable Alphabet Puppet Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $329.00 1 $329.00
Lakeshore Stand for Alphabet Puppets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50

Materials cost

$428.50

Vendor shipping charges

$21.42

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.83

Total project goal

$572.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$572.18

1 Donor

-$572.18

Donations toward project cost

-$486.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.83

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$0.00

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