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Ms. Christopher from Statesville, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blast off literacy and math skills with Ms. C's Ladybugs

Help me give my students the supplies needed to help build their math and literacy skills. The shelf is a much needed supply to store items in a clean and organized manner.

  • $997 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

My Project

Phonemic awareness lays the ground work for reading fluency and comprehension. Without a strong base in phonemic awareness, children will struggle and lag behind their peers. Tools and games that help students learn and strengthen these skills allow students to get and stay on target with their reading. Hands on manipulatives and materials help to engage learners, make them eager to learn, and help bridge gaps.

Reading is the foundation for success in all academic areas.

If a child struggles to establish effective reading skills, it is essential that interventions take place in order to help the child achieve success in school. Early math skills are fundamental for students to be successful in later grades. The tools and games in this project include interventions, as well as grade level learning. Supporting this project will help ensure students get and stay on track with their reading and math skills!

Ms. Christopher American Renaissance Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 30"H x 48"L Wooden 2 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet, Natural (MKSTRG007) • Quill.com $320.99 1 $320.99
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $57.97 1 $57.97
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Popular Playthings, Tri Mags Manipulatives Class Pack, Set of 96 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $54.90 1 $54.90
aboxoo Metal Kids Bookshelf Black Large Freestanding for Children Room 32 in Toy Organizer Large Stable Bookcase Bookstore Library Book Unit Storage Kids Bed Living Room • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
HERKKA 600 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $49.88 1 $49.88
hand2mind Elkonin Box Magnetic Answer Board, Word Mapping Paddles, Elkonin Boxes Dry Erase Blending Board, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Manipulatives, Science of Reading Classroom Materials (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
hand2mind Transparent Magnetic Chips Kit with 3 Magnetic Wands, Math Counters for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Counting Manipulatives, Math Manipulatives, Game Tokens, Counters for Kids Math (150 Chips) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $5.49 4 $21.96
Skoolzy 7 Pcs 3D Shapes for Teaching and Math Manipulatives - Geometric Shapes and Geometric Solids, Math Teacher Supplies, Shapes for Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, 3D Shapes for Geometry Games • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
Aizweb CVC Word Games,Phonics Games Flash Card for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Learn to Read,Reading Manipulative Spelling Educational Toy Learning Activity Speech Therapy Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Aizweb CVVC Word Games,Phonics Games Flash Card for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Learn to Read,Reading Manipulative Spelling Educational Toy Learning Activity Speech Therapy Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$737.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.29

Sales tax

 $57.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.50

Total project goal

$996.67

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