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Ms. Popel from Derby, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevate Engagement

Help me give my students phonics books, math games, and hands-on activities to enhance engagement through the middle and end of the school year!

  • $940 goal

This project expired on July 9, 2024.

This project expired on July 9, 2024.

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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 students and their continued success mean so much to me. A large part of teaching in special education means differentiating instruction at an extremely individualized level on a daily basis. My students love hands-on activities and games because they make learning fun and the time fly! I love them as a teacher because they provide a much needed drill and practice for my students in a way that doesn't feel repetitive and forces them to practice skills that far exceed academics, such as turn-taking, sharing, following directions, and coping with a variety of emotions.

Ms. Popel Irving 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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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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Lakeshore Grab & Play Math Games - Gr. 1-2 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Word Match - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
Lakeshore Snap & Build Phonics - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Lakeshore Splash! Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.99 1 $57.99
Lakeshore Splash! Math Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 1 $46.99
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$726.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.32

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$798.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.94

Total project goal

$939.62

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