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Mrs. Schexnayder from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Love For Learning & Exploration Through Books & Activities!

Help me give my students kindness and compassion books, as well as reading phonics activities that will allow them to extend their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Schexnayder's classroom raised $523

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I would greatly appreciate your help in providing my scholars with an array of books focused on kindness and compassion. These materials will not only nurture their emotional development but also encourage empathy and understanding towards others. Additionally, I am looking for engaging reading phonics activities that will complement these books, allowing my first grade scholars to enhance their literacy skills.

Through these resources, I aim to create a well-rounded learning experience that fosters both academic growth and social awareness, ultimately helping my scholars to become more compassionate individuals.

Any donation towards our project would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Schexnayder T.G. Barr 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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
Ticonderoga Classic Wood-Cased Pencils, No 2 HB, Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 72 • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02

Materials cost

$365.66

Vendor shipping charges

$16.92

Sales tax

$26.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.39

Total project goal

$522.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$522.59

3 Donors

-$522.59

Donations toward project cost

-$444.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.39

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$0.00

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