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Ms. Machado from Koloa HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Early Literacy: Word Mapping Boards and TPT Resources

Help me give my students teacher pay teachers resources and magnetic word mapping paddle boards to enhance their phonemic awareness skills!

  • 1 donor
  • $417 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My classroom is embarking on a project to enhance phonemic awareness skills, a crucial foundation for early literacy development. We are seeking your support to fund Teacher Pay Teachers resources and magnetic paddle boards that will revolutionize how my students engage with phonics and reading.

Phonemic awareness is a vital skill that lays the groundwork for reading and language acquisition.

By providing interactive and engaging resources, we can create a dynamic learning environment where students actively participate in phonemic awareness activities. The Teacher Pay Teachers resources offer a wide range of innovative materials designed by educators, ensuring that our teaching methods are research-based and effective.

Additionally, the magnetic paddle boards will allow students to manipulate letters and sounds, fostering hands-on learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles. These boards not only make learning fun but also encourage collaboration and active participation among students.

Your contribution to our project will directly impact the quality of education my students receive, empowering them to become confident readers and communicators. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for my young learners.

We invite you to join us in this journey towards enhancing phonemic awareness skills and unlocking the potential of every student in our classroom. Your support is invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for considering this project.

Ms. Machado
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
Seajan 12 Pcs Magnetic Paddle Set Education Dry Erase Double Side Handheld Answer Board with Magnetic Counters Discs Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games Toy for Students Kids Teaching Supply • Amazon Business $52.79 2 $105.58

Materials cost

$305.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.40

Total project goal

$416.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $416.01

1 Donor

-$416.01

Donations toward project cost

-$353.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.40

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 $0.00

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