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Mrs. Welch from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Literacy Skills with Phonics and Fun!

Help me give my students engaging literacy resources for our classroom, including phonics centers, magnetic phonics kits, and the Mother Bruce book series that complements our reading curriculum."

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Welch's classroom raised $1,199

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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

My project is designed to create an engaging, interactive literacy environment for my students. It includes the beloved *Mother Bruce* book series, which will captivate students while complementing our reading curriculum. Along with the books, we will have a *Mother Bruce* book buddy, a plush companion that will help bring the stories to life and encourage students to engage with the characters and themes.

To strengthen phonics skills, I’ve included fun, hands-on phonics centers that cover a variety of first grade skills including CVC, blends, digraphs, and magic e.

These centers will allow students to work independently or in small groups, fostering both learning and collaboration. Additionally, small group magnetic phonics kits will offer targeted instruction for students who need extra support or a challenge.

Organization and structure are key to a successful learning environment, so I’ve also included storage solutions for both small group activities and individual student work. This will help keep our classroom neat and ensure that materials are easy to access, so students can focus on their literacy development.

With these resources, my students will have the opportunity to engage with literacy in meaningful and fun ways. The combination of books, interactive phonics activities, and well-organized materials will create a literacy-rich environment that promotes a love of reading and strengthens foundational skills.

Mrs. Welch Sahuaro 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NEW Lakeshore All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 6 $179.94
AdirOffice Classroom Mailbox - Wooden Literature Organizer, Construction Paper Storage Organizer, Mail Sorter with Slots, Office Mailboxes with Removable Shelf (27 Slot, White) • Amazon Business $163.99 1 $163.99
Lakeshore Blends & Digraphs Teaching Tubs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Translucent Multi-Color (SHE16218B) • Quill.com $67.52 1 $67.52
Lakeshore Splash! Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
School Smart Sentence Strip Pocket Chart with Card Storage, 44-1/2 x 28 Inches - Nylon - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $40.49 1 $40.49
Lakeshore Find & Write Blends & Digraphs Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Really Good Stuff The Magic e Wand and Card Set • Amazon Business $33.58 1 $33.58
Lakeshore Snap & Build Blends & Digraphs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Sheet Protectors, PANDRI 400 Pack Clear Heavy Duty Plastic Page Protectors Sheet Reinforced 11-Hole Fit for 3 Ring Binder Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, 9.25 x 11.25 Top Loaded, Excluding Acid • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
MerryMakers Mother Bruce Plush Bear, 9.5-inch, Based on The bestselling Book Series by Ryan T. Higgins, Blue • Amazon Business $20.15 1 $20.15
Bright Creations 4 Pack Giant Magnetic Ten Frames with 48 Math Counters, Magnet Frame for Classroom Learning • Amazon Business $18.42 1 $18.42
Santa Bruce-A Mother Bruce book (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Standard Pocket Charts for Classroom, Interactive and Versatile Pocket Chart 28"x28" Sentence Strip Holder for Vocabulary, Practice Spelling, Display Number Patterns (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Bruce's Big Move-A Mother Bruce Book (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
SFAIH Dry Erase Markers Whiteboard Markers - 36 Pack Black Dry Erase Marker Fine Tip For Kids Adults, Dry Erase Markers Bulk No Odor For Office Supplies Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mother Bruce - Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $12.57 1 $12.57
Handwriting Lines Stamp Roller Self-Inking Line Rolling Stamps Handwriting Practice Tool for Teachers Kids Kindergarten (Purple) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
NORWII N26 Wireless Presentation Clicker with Pointer, Presentation Remote, Wireless Presenter for PowerPoint Presentations, PowerPoint clicker (N26-white) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Spring Stinks-A Little Bruce Book (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Thanks for Nothing (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
PeekaBruce (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
WUDIME 20 Pack Black Magnetic Hooks, 25 Lbs Heavy Duty Magnetic Hook, Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Refrigerator, Magnets with Hook for Cruise, Grill, Kitchen, Garage, Classroom, and Office • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$887.90

Vendor shipping charges

$24.25

Sales tax

$63.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,018.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.81

Total project goal

$1,198.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,198.76

1 Donor

-$1,198.76

Donations toward project cost

-$1,018.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$179.81

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