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Mrs. Mays from Las Vegas NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fierce First Graders

Help me give my students math manipulatives, flexible seating, and headphones for the computers to help in our classroom.

  • $965 goal

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My Students

My students, as well as many others, are faced with challenges of being part of a school/classroom community that missed most of Kindergarten and most likely didn't get a chance to attend pre-k since Covid started during that time for this group. Students are back to school, but had to complete almost their whole Kindergarten year online. These students are now in First Grade and missed out on the most crucial learning creating some setbacks. They need some materials for a more hands-on, concrete way to learn.

My Project

These materials and resources will help students this year with the setbacks they are coming in with from almost 2 years worth of Covid, staying at home, and distance education in that important Kindergarten year. Many students learn all their social and emotional needs as well as fine and gross motor skills in Kindergarten. They weren't able to get all those skills from distance education.

We are asking for flexible seating to have an area to help them have a safe spot for social and emotional needs, as well as math and reading manipulatives to help them understand what they need to know.

This will help cover standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 which is 'Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.' The manipulatives and reading cards will be used to get them back on track with standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2 which is 'Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).'

The white boards will be used daily for math. This will cover standard 1.OA.1 which is use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Mrs. Mays
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL628X - Double-Sided Magnetic Write Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $88.99 2 $177.98
GG365X - Touch Read Phonics Word Match- Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Color Varieties- Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Colorful) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
JJ689 - Privacy Partitions - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
DA334 - Wooden Pattern Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
Learning Resources Double-six Dominoes In Bucket, Teaching aids, Math Classroom Accessories, 168 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.10 1 $24.10
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $23.71 1 $23.71
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
JJ486 - Lakeshore Magnetic Teaching Clock • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511GR - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
edxeducation Mini Geometric Solids - Set of 40 - 3D Shapes for Math & Geometry - Multicolored Math Manipulatives For Kids - 10 Different Shapes • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59

Materials cost

$722.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$56.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$819.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.67

Total project goal

$964.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$964.47

2 Donors

-$964.47

Donations toward project cost

-$819.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.67

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