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Building Bright Writers: Hands-On Tools for Kindergarten Success

Help me give my students hands on tools to enhance learning and engagement!

  • 1 donor
  • $133 still needed

expires Jul 23

  • 1 donor
  • $133 still needed
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Mrs. York Maple Crest Elementary School
Kokomo, IN Grades PreK-2

My Project

My kindergarten students are eager, curious learners who are just beginning their journey into reading and writing. At this important stage, having the right tools can make all the difference in building confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

I am seeking support to provide my students with lined magnetic dry erase boards, dry erase pockets, and game trays—simple yet powerful tools that will transform our daily instruction into engaging, interactive experiences.

Why These Materials Matter:

Lined Magnetic Dry Erase Boards will help students practice proper letter formation, spacing, and sentence writing. The magnetic feature allows for hands-on phonics activities using letters and word-building exercises.

Dry Erase Pockets allow us to reuse worksheets and activities, giving students repeated practice without the need for constant paper copies. This also helps us stay environmentally conscious while maximizing learning time.

Game Trays will support small group learning and literacy centers, keeping materials organized and giving students a defined space to explore phonics games, sorting activities, and hands-on math practice.

How This Helps Students:

These tools will:

Encourage active participation and reduce fear of making mistakes (students can easily erase and try again!)

Support fine motor development and early writing skills

Foster collaboration through partner and small group work

Make learning fun, interactive, and accessible for all learners

The Impact:

With these resources, my classroom will become a space where students feel empowered to take risks, practice skills, and grow every day. Instead of passively completing worksheets, students will engage in meaningful, hands-on learning that builds a strong foundation for future academic success.

Your support will directly impact our young learners by giving them the tools they need to thrive in their first year of school.

Thank you for helping us build confident, capable, and excited kindergarten writers!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

19 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. York Maple Crest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kokomo, IN View local requests

Nearly all 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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GAMENOTE White Board Dry Erase, Small Magnetic Lined White Board Set, Double Sided Magnet Ruled Lap Boards Whiteboard for Kids and Student Learning, 9x12 Inches (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $69.34 1 $69.34
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Game Tray Set by Tara West (97363) • Staples $66.19 1 $66.19
Better Office Products Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 50 Count, Crystal Clear, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors, 50 Pack • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69

Materials cost

$165.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.89

Total project goal

$232.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.59

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $132.59

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