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Mrs. Pugh from Arkoma OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Literacy and Math Centers

Help me give my students independent centers, the organization for these centers, and a classroom printer to supply more!

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The individual games would help with this. I would also like to provide my students with organization for these new centers with the rolling carts. Using the printer, I can ensure I am always keeping my centers up to date.

As an educator deeply committed to fostering an enriching learning environment for my students, I am writing to express my earnest desire to establish reading and math centers in our classroom, and I am seeking your support in securing funding for this initiative.

Every student learns at their own pace and through different modalities. These centers provide an opportunity for differentiated instruction, allowing me to tailor activities to meet the diverse needs of all learners in our classroom. Whether a student requires remediation, reinforcement, or enrichment, these centers can offer targeted support to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

Interactive and hands-on activities in reading and math centers engage students actively in the learning process. By incorporating games, manipulatives, and collaborative tasks, these centers make learning enjoyable and meaningful. Students are more likely to develop a positive attitude towards learning when they are actively involved and motivated to participate.

These centers enable me to work closely with small groups of students, providing personalized attention and immediate feedback. This targeted instruction allows me to address specific learning objectives and address any misconceptions or challenges that students may encounter.

Repetition and practice are essential for mastering foundational skills in reading and math. Through consistent exposure to relevant activities and exercises in the centers, students have the opportunity to reinforce their learning and consolidate their understanding of key concepts.

I am committed to creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive, and I am confident that these centers will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.

Mrs. Pugh
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF and Ethernet – Ideal-for Your Home Office, White • Amazon Business $215.92 1 $215.92
hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles, Letter Recognition for Kindergarten, Letter Sounds, Phonics Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Classroom Materials (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $48.22 3 $144.66
Joyreal Phonemic Awareness Games Magnetic Dry Erase Board Phonics Games, Elkonin Box Science of Reading Manipulatives, Speech Therapy Homeschool Supplies, Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $41.79 3 $125.37
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
hand2mind Pattern Blocks Pop-Up Learning Activity Center, Create and Play Pattern Blocks, Foam Shapes, 3D Shapes Manipulatives, Geometric Shapes for Kids, Learning Shapes for Kindergarten • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, White • Amazon Business $31.06 1 $31.06
hand2mind Multiple Representation Dice, Large Foam Dice for Classroom, Subitizing Dice, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Educational Toys for Elementary Kids, Math Learning Tools (Set of 16) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Number Park - Addition & Subtraction Math Games for Kids Ages 5-8 - Fun Educational Learning Game - Math Board Games for Kids - Learning Games for Kindergarten & Up - Math Game Learning Games Gift • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Math Domino Game for 1st & 2nd Grade | Wooden Algebra Dominoes Plus/Minus | Educational Learning Toy for Kids 6+ | Classroom, Homeschool & Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
The Learning Journey: Match It! - Letters - 20 Piece Self-Correcting Spelling Puzzles for Three Letter Words with Matching Images - Learning to Read Games for Ages 4 and Up - Award Winning Toys • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Junior Learning JL657 Time Puzzles, Medium • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82

Materials cost

$731.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$59.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.87

Total project goal

$979.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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$979.16

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