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Mrs. Reed from Krum, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Words to Build Word Knowledge

Help me give my students hands on materials to build and make words to help reinforce phonics skills.

  • $900 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

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Using this comprehensive word mapping kit, students will greatly benefit from a hands-on approach to phonics instruction. This kit provides an integrated method for practicing word mapping, decoding, and encoding, all within a single resource.

Phonics instruction is crucial as it lays the foundation for reading and writing proficiency.

It helps students make connections between sounds and their corresponding letters, which is essential for developing strong decoding skills. These skills lead to improved reading fluency and comprehension, allowing students to tackle increasingly complex texts with confidence.

The kit features grapheme color-coded magnets, categorized into vowels, consonants, and digraphs. This visual organization helps students easily recognize and differentiate between the various sounds and letters. By building words, sounding them out, and writing them, students engage in active learning that reinforces their understanding of phonics.

Moreover, the kinesthetic practice provided by manipulating the graphemes in this kit caters to different learning styles. Many students benefit from tactile learning, as it allows them to physically engage with the material. This approach not only enhances their phonics skills but also fosters a positive attitude towards learning.

As I introduce phonics skills, this kit will serve as an invaluable tool to enhance their learning experience. It provides the necessary practice and reinforcement that students need, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed in their literacy journey.

Mrs. Reed Hattie Dyer Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Krum, TX View local requests

More than a third 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 23 $689.77

Materials cost

$689.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.93

Total project goal

$899.54

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