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Ms. Wiz from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Early Readers for Kindergarten Early Literacy Foundations

Help me give my students a wish list that includes basic necessities for a kindergarten class. I have requested headphones for individuals to use during their reading intervention center and guided reading books which are a foundational must.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wiz's classroom raised $1,005

This project is fully funded

My Project

One of the cornerstones of early literacy development is the availability of appropriate reading materials. Kindergarten students come from diverse backgrounds, and it is essential to provide a range of reading materials that suit their individual skill levels and interests. Leveled guided reading books allow us to tailor reading materials to meet each student's unique needs, ensuring that they are engaged and challenged at their appropriate level. These books foster a love for reading and provide the necessary scaffolding for our young readers to progress at their own pace.

Headphones provide an immersive and focused learning experience, minimizing distractions and enabling students to work at their own pace.

Lexia Core 5 is not only a valuable supplement to classroom instruction but also a tool that allows us to track and individualize each student's progress, providing real-time data that informs our teaching strategies.

Interactive learning is crucial for young children, and Lakeshore centers provide a wealth of engaging resources. These centers foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Our primary goal is to empower our kindergarten students with strong early literacy foundations that will set them on a path to academic success. We aim to improve literacy skills, foster a love for reading, provide individualized learning, and encourage hands-on, interactive learning.

Our students, located in the heart of North Philadelphia, are a remarkable group of young individuals who come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. They are special in their uniqueness and their potential. Many of our students face challenges in their home environments, but they possess an incredible capacity to learn and grow when provided with the right resources.

Ms. Wiz Kenderton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

16 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Math Folder Game Libraries - K-Gr. 1 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.24 16 $147.84
Lakeshore Alphabet Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Ready to Write! Prompt Box - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level E • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Literacy Centers Management Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level A • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Syllable Count Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Beginning Sounds Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level B • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level C • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level D • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$811.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$853.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.69

Total project goal

$1,004.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,004.60

11 Donors

-$994.60

Donations toward project cost

-$845.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.19

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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