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Mrs. Carpenter from Northford, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beyond Books

Help me give my students a variety of books and literacy materials to improve on their literacy skills and help close their reading gaps.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carpenter's classroom raised $998

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My Project

The materials and resources requested here will be going towards a phenomenal group of special education students, who struggle to access their learning due to the lack of appropriate materials and supports for their individual needs. These students do not have the same access to enriched text their peers, who are on grade level, have to further their learning. While providing them with the books and reading supports, through the science of reading materials, these children will be able to enrich their learning experience. The file cabinet will also provide the students with the privacy and security of their personal growth files that they work on throughout the school year.

Mrs. Carpenter Totoket Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5 Northford, CT View local requests 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand? 4-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet, Locking, Letter, Black, 18"D (52152) • Quill.com $228.99 1 $228.99
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Science of Reading Essentials Toolkit by Tara West, Decodable Reading Manipulatives, Elkonin Boxes, Letter Sounds, Phonemic Awareness, Preschool Learning (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $112.49 1 $112.49
hand2mind Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $56.39 1 $56.39
Jerify 6 Pack Balance Disc Inflated Wobble Cushion with Needle Pump Wobble Balance Board Purple Stability Disc Wobble Board Flexible Cushion Pad for Strengthen Core Stability Home Office School Chair • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Really Good Stuff Calming & Fidget Twists Set of 10- Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress Relief, Self-Regulation, and Relaxation, Sensory Products for Kids • Amazon Business $39.69 1 $39.69
Yogi Fidget Toy, Adult Fidget Spinners, Anxiety Relief, Perfect for ADHD, ADD, and Autism, Quiet Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids, Cool Gadgets, Five Ring Sizes, Easy to use Sensory Toys - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays, Assorted Colors, 6/Set (95910) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
hand2mind Plastic Lowercase Alphabet Letter Tiles, Plastic Letters for Kids, Phonics Manipulatives, Science of Reading Alphabet Letters, Letter Tiles for Phonics and Spelling, Letters for Classroom • Amazon Business $25.86 1 $25.86
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays by Tara West, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Elkonin Boxes, Letter Sounds, Preschool Learning Activities (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Teacher Created Resources® Fidget Box, 18 Pieces • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57
Funny School Stories: Learning to Read Box Set: 5 Fun-Filled Adventures! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Bouncyband Flick Sticks, 2 x 1 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 10 • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Gigi and Ojiji (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures: 5 Far-Out Books in 1 Box! (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Steph Curry Kids Book: I Can Read Books Level 1 (Kids Read Daily Level 1) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Lebron James Kids Book: I Can Read Books Level 1 (Kids Read Daily Level 1) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Dixie Loves School Pet Day (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
My Weird School Goes to the Museum (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Flat Stanley and the Lost Treasure (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazing Snakes! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
How to Drive Your Sister Crazy (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazing Dolphins! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazing Sharks! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Marley's Big Adventure (Marly / I Can Read Book 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The One and Only Ivan: New Friends (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Fancy Nancy: Splendid Speller (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amazing Gorillas! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amelia Bedelia on the Move (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Albert Einstein: A Curious Mind (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Hello, Ninja. Goodbye, Tooth! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Monster School: The Spooky Sleepover (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories: Reillustrated Edition. A Halloween Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$803.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.56

Total project goal

$997.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.04

1 Donor

-$997.04

Donations toward project cost

-$847.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.56

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