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Ms. Bene from Brunswick GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds Fostering Literacy, Numeracy, and Scientific Curiosity

Help me give my students fun hands-on activities for reading, science, STEM, and math.

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My Project

In our dynamic educational environment, I prioritize the development of foundational skills in reading, math, and science to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed in today's world.

Reading is the cornerstone of education.

By exposing students to a diverse range of texts, we not only enhance their literacy skills but also broaden their horizons and foster empathy and understanding. With your generous donations, I would like to incorporate literacy games to help my students with comprehension. These games will cater to students' interests and reading levels, encouraging social skills, and cultivating a love for learning.

Mathematics is the language of logic and problem-solving. Through hands-on activities, manipulatives, and interactive games, I aim to make math enjoyable and accessible to my students. Your contributions will enable us to acquire math resources such as adding, subtracting, and place value games that will engage my students in exploring mathematical concepts in a fun and meaningful way. These resources will not only reinforce classroom instruction but also promote critical thinking and mathematical fluency.

Science education is vital for fostering curiosity, inquiry, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. By providing my students with opportunities for hands-on experimentation and exploration, I aim to ignite their passion for scientific discovery. Your donations will help us obtain a life cycle theme box and STEM-focused materials that will enable my students to conduct experiments, make observations, and draw conclusions like real scientists. These resources will enhance our science curriculum and empower my students to become enthusiastic and confident learners.

With your support, we can create a rich and stimulating learning environment that empowers my students to excel in reading, math, and science. Together, we can inspire a new generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Ms. Bene
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grab & Play Reading Games - Gr. 1-2 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Lakeshore Life Cycles Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Junior Learning 6 Reading Games, Comprehension - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $44.02 1 $44.02
Magnetic Ten Frame Set: 8 Durable Ten-Frames + 100 Colorful Counters + 80 Math Flash Cards + 10 Dice - Addition & Subtraction - Math Manipulatives Kit for Home, Kindergarten & Elementary Teachers • Amazon Business $40.95 1 $40.95
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Lakeshore Place Value Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Addition Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Subtraction Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers -Ages 5+,39 Pieces, Magnet Movers, Critical Thinking Skills, STEM Certified Toys, Magnets Kids,Magnet Set • Amazon Business $19.48 1 $19.48
Channie’s Sentence Builder Puzzle, Educational Learning Games for Kids Ages 5-7, Reading Games Spelling & Handwriting Practice, Sentence Building for Kids • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95

Materials cost

$490.34

Vendor shipping charges

$19.60

Sales tax

$33.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$581.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.55

Total project goal

$683.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$683.68

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$683.68

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