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Mrs. Martin from Cincinnati, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Becoming Rockstar Readers

Help me give my students hands-on reading centers to enhance their reading skills.

  • $627 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

My Project

To help our students become rockstar readers, we want to ensure they have the right materials to succeed! We are seeking donations of a variety of books and learning center materials at different reading levels. Your generous support in providing these supplies will make a meaningful difference in building our students’ reading skills and boosting their confidence. Thank you for helping our students become Rockstar readers!

Books at various reading levels and learning centers will give students the tools they need to strengthen their reading skills.

A variety of resources will engage students and enhance both their comprehension and vocabulary. Educational centers and games will support sight word recognition and decoding skills which are essential for developing reading fluency. Providing these resources will create a more supportive and engaging learning environment, helping students feel more confident and motivated to read.

My goal is to help students become confident and fluent readers by equipping them with the necessary resources to practice and grow their skills. My plan is to cultivate a love of reading by providing access to engaging and age-appropriate materials, encouraging both independent and guided practice. Additionally, I'm looking to improve students’ reading fluency, comprehension, and writing abilities, setting a strong foundation for future academic success.

The first grade students are eager, curious, and full of potential. They are hardworking and motivated to learn, even when faced with challenges. Each student brings a unique perspective and energy to the classroom, creating a lively and diverse learning environment. Their excitement when mastering a new word or completing a book is truly inspiring. Their resilience and determination to succeed make them special, and, with the right support and materials, they have the potential to achieve remarkable growth as readers and learners.

Mrs. Martin Idea Academy - Valley View Grades PreK-2

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cincinnati, OH View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Didax Chunks The Incredible Word Building Game, Yellow - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $62.02 1 $62.02
Lakeshore Creating Sight-Word Sentences Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Teaching Phonics Skills Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Teaching Fluency Skills Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Teaching Vocabulary Skills Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore English Language Development Reading Comprehension Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Learning Letters Activity Leaves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Story Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Well Inference School Days Game, Blue Level - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Sentence Building Dominoes, Learn to Write Manipulatives for Classroom & Home, Set of 114 Double-Sided Dominoes, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $22.72 1 $22.72
The Reading Teacher's Word-a-Day: 180 Ready-to-Use Lessons to Expand Vocabulary, Teach Roots, and Prepare for Standardized Tests • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$469.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.04

Total project goal

$626.92

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