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Ms. Garlo from Irvington, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boost Reading Skills with Fun and Interactive Literacy Games!

Help me give my students engaging Language Arts games and materials to improve their decoding and comprehension skills, making reading fun, interactive, and helping them build confidence and a strong foundation in literacy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garlo's classroom raised $722

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My Project

I love my students because they are eager to learn, curious, and full of potential. They come to class every day excited to grow as readers, but many struggle with decoding words and understanding what they read. I want to give them the tools they need to succeed and develop confidence in their literacy skills.

The Language Arts center games and materials I’m requesting will make reading engaging and interactive.

Decoding games will help students break down words, improving their fluency and phonics skills. Comprehension activities will strengthen their ability to understand and analyze what they read, making reading more meaningful. These hands-on resources will allow students to practice at their own pace in a fun and supportive way.

My goal for this project is to create a literacy-rich environment where students feel excited and motivated to read. I want them to see reading as enjoyable, not frustrating. By incorporating games and hands-on activities, I can make learning more accessible for all students, regardless of their reading level.

What makes my students special is their determination and enthusiasm for learning. They thrive when given the right support, and these resources will help them grow into confident, capable readers. Your donation will give them the opportunity to strengthen their literacy skills and develop a lifelong love for reading. Thank you for making a difference in their education.

Project tagged as

Irvington, NJ
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Educational Kits & Games
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Garlo Chancellor Ave Elementary School 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Irvington, NJ 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lakeshore Finding Evidence Comprehension Kits - Gr. 2-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $389.00 1 $389.00

Lakeshore Reading & Writing Skills Folder Game Libraries - Gr. 2-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00

Materials cost			$548.00
Vendor shipping charges			$27.40
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$613.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$108.29
Total project goal			$721.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$721.91
3 Donors			-$541.91
Donations toward project cost			-$460.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$81.29
match offer			-$180.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$153.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Boost Reading Skills with Fun and Interactive Literacy Games!

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