I teach English learner students in grades K-5 at an elementary school on the Big Island in Hawaii. My students represent many different cultures and economic backgrounds. Most of my students are "disadvantaged" due to their economic backgrounds.
Although my students may be facing challenges in their lives, they are always eager to learn new things.
Our school has been using a state-mandated reading and math curriculum. Many of our students are struggling, especially with the reading curriculum. Our students experience difficulty relating to the stories shared in the reading curriculum because of their limited exposure to different climates and cultures. Many of our students have never left the Hawaiian islands; therefore, their personal experiences are minimal.
My Project
I work with students in grades K-5 that are learning English as their second language. This project will be used to create various literacy activities that can be used as independent work and/or used in small group reading instruction.
My goal is to help my students build a strong foundation in reading skills before the end of 2nd grade.
I want all of my students to become successful readers! The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will be used to help me purchase ready-made phonics and writing lessons for grades K-6. The plastic boxes will be used to store sight word flashcards, magnetic letters, letter tiles, dry erase pens, dry erase erasers, and other small manipulatives used for literacy activities. The letter boards will be used for positive motivational quotes throughout our classroom and the posters will be used as learning resources for my students to refer to when needed. Thank you for helping me help my students become successful independent readers!
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
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Teachers Pay Teachers
$100.00
1
$100.00
Felt Letter Board, 10x10in Changeable Letter Board with Letters White 300 Piece - Felt Message Board, Oak Frame Wooden Letter Board for Baby Announcements, Milestones, Office Decor & More (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
IRIS USA 4" x 6" Storage-16 Inner Keeper Organizer Cases Storage Containers Box for Photos, Multicolor - XL, Multi-color
• Amazon Business
$25.50
1
$25.50
Carson Dellosa Education Phonics Bulletin Board Set
• Amazon Business
$17.64
1
$17.64
Letter Board 12"x12" Double Sided (Black & Gray) +690 Pre-Cut Letters +Cursive Words +Stand +UPGRADED WOODEN Sorting Tray | Felt Letter Board with Letters, Letter Boards, Letterboard, Word Board
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
2 Pack - ABC Alphabet & Manuscript Writing Poster Set (Laminated, 18" x 24")
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Materials cost
$198.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$4.36
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$236.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.71
Total project goal
$278.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$278.04
3 Donors
-$278.04
Donations toward project cost
-$236.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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