Building Bright Beginnings: Literacy and Math Centers for UTK
Help me give my students the literacy and math supplies they need, like storytelling puppets and hands-on tools, to foster learning and essential skill development.
$961 goal
This project expired on May 8, 2025.
This project expired on May 8, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Help me create dynamic, hands-on literacy and math centers that inspire curiosity and creativity in my UTK (Universal Transitional Kindergarten) students. The centers will include letter buckets, letter mystery guess games, storytelling puppets, pattern trays, and counting trays—each carefully chosen to engage young learners in foundational skills.
The requested materials are designed to transform abstract concepts into interactive, tangible learning experiences.
Letter buckets and mystery guess games will strengthen early literacy skills through exploration of letter sounds and recognition. Storytelling puppets will spark creativity and build communication and language skills. Pattern trays and counting trays will provide hands-on practice with math concepts, such as sequencing, sorting, and number recognition, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. These tools align with the developmental needs of young learners by making learning fun, accessible, and memorable.
My goal is to create engaging centers that encourage active participation, build confidence, and develop the foundational literacy and math skills that will prepare my students for future academic success. By integrating these tools, I aim to create an environment where students can explore, imagine, and grow through play-based learning.
My students are a bright and diverse group of young learners who are just beginning their educational journey. They bring boundless energy, curiosity, and a unique perspective to the classroom. Many of them are experiencing a structured learning environment for the first time, and they thrive on interactive, hands-on activities that allow them to learn by doing. These students deserve the best tools to nurture their potential and instill a lifelong love of learning.
By supporting this project, you will help lay the foundation for a lifetime of academic and personal success for these incredible young learners. Thank you for helping us build a bright future!
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
24 students impacted
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Lakeshore Storytelling Puppets - Set 1
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
2
$79.98
Lakeshore Storytelling Puppets - Set 2
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
2
$79.98
JoyCat Mystery Alphabet Box for Kids 52 PCS Letters Sorting Matching Game Activities Letter Sounds Fine Motor Learning Toys for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Present for 3+ Years Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$31.98
2
$63.96
Materials cost
$682.72
Vendor shipping charges
$30.94
Sales tax
$62.47
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$816.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$144.07
Total project goal
$960.44
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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