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Mrs. Phelps from Aurora IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Constructing Our Way Through Literacy

Help me give my students high quality materials that will enhance my literacy instruction!

  • 2 donors
  • $320 still needed

expires Aug 23

  • 2 donors
  • $320 still needed
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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

Reading instruction encompasses a variety of skills. In my first grade classroom, students are learning to decode words and apply phonics patterns daily. One way to help my students succeed is through hands-on learning and constructing meaning in creative ways.

With your help, the materials in this project will allow my students to engage in literacy activities and construct meaning through a variety of modalities.

The students in my classroom are hungry for learning and are working so hard to improve their reading abilities. These materials can help them to reach their full potential and open the world around them through building their foundational literacy skills.

Mrs. Phelps
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Primary Concepts Letter Formation Sand Tray 8 x 8 Pack of 4 (PC-2012) • Staples $84.51 1 $84.51
Strictly Briks Classic Stackable Baseplates, for Building Bricks, Bases for Tables, Mats, and More, 100% Compatible with All Major Brands, 12 Rainbow Colors, 12 Pack, 6x6 Inches • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
hand2mind Sort That Sound! Activity Set​, Phonemic Awareness, ESL Teaching Materials, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten, Speech Therapy Tools, Phonics Flash Cards • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Sandtastik Sparkling Play Sand, 25 Pounds, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Stability • School Specialty $26.62 1 $26.62
hand2mind Transparent Magnetic Chips Kit with 3 Magnetic Wands, Math Counters for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Counting Manipulatives, Math Manipulatives, Game Tokens, Counters for Kids Math (150 Chips) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
hand2mind Reading Rods Alphabet & CVC Words (95393) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Strictly Briks AlphaBriks, 200 Pieces, 2x2 Alphabet Letter Bricks with Drawstring Bag, Easy to Remove, Fun and Educational Tool, 100% Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Self Adhesive Dots 2268 pcs(1134 Pairs) Strong Adhesive White 10mm/0.39”Diameter Sticky Back, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Nylon Tapes, Desirable for Classroom,Office&Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
UPINS Wax Craft Sticks Bulk 700Pcs Bendable Sticky Wax Yarn Sticks in 13 Colors with Storage Bag for Students Adults DIY Art Supplies • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Learning Resources Primary Science Magnetic Wands • Staples $14.65 1 $14.65
Staples Economy Rubber Bands #33 1 lb. Bag 820/Pack (28619-CC) • Staples $7.74 1 $7.74
Mr. Pen- Self Adhesive Magnet Dots, 120 Pcs, Magnets for Crafts, Magnets with Adhesive Backing, Magnetic Tape, Circle Magnets, Magnet Stickers, Adhesive Magnets, Craft Magnets, Magnet Tape • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
WISYOK 60 Pcs 6” Colored Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks, Rainbow Wooden Popsicle Sticks, Wide Lollipop Sticks, Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks fir Creative Designs or Kids Education, Home Art Projects • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98
Essentials by Leisure Arts Pony Beads - Neon, Opaque, 6mm x 9mm, Package of 750 • Blick Art Materials $4.52 1 $4.52

Materials cost

$317.30

Vendor shipping charges

$12.61

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.35

Total project goal

$429.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$429.02

1 Donor

-$110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$93.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

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$319.02

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