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Mrs. Hernandez from North Las Vegas NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Bright Minds: Empowering First Graders Through Learning Adventures!

Help me give my students important foundational tools to succeed as beginning readers!

  • 4 donors
  • $925 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In our first-grade classroom, we believe that laying a strong foundation in literacy is key to unlocking a world of possibilities for our young learners. With your generous support, we aim to enhance our phonics instruction with engaging tools and resources.

Phonics is the building block of reading and essential for young children as they embark on their literacy journey.

By integrating phonics tools into our curriculum, we can provide hands-on experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. These tools will allow our students to explore letter-sound relationships, decode words with confidence, and develop essential reading skills.

Through interactive games, manipulatives, and multi-sensory activities, our students will not only grasp phonetic principles but also cultivate a love for learning. By fostering early literacy skills, we are equipping our first graders with the tools they need to become proficient readers and lifelong learners.

Your support will make a significant impact on the educational journey of our young scholars. Together, we can empower them to succeed academically and beyond. Thank you for investing in the future of our students

Mrs. Hernandez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Estune 24 Pcs Morandi Color Student Chair Pockets for Classrooms Chair Bag School Seat Pockets Storage Classroom Chair Organizer with Name Tag for Table Desk Organizing Book Holders, 19.7 x 17.3 inch • Amazon Business $110.99 1 $110.99
Name Plates Holder for Desk Self Adhesive and Removable Nameplate Stand with Pen Holder Black Plastic Name Tag Holder with Adhesive Grip for Classroom School, 1.5 x 12 x 1 Inch (24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
hand2mind Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (White) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Aizweb Phonemic Awareness,Speech Therapy Magnetic Dry Erase Board Phonics Game, Elkonin Box Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Have,Letter Sound Science Reading Manipulative Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Phonics Quickies - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
hand2mind Blue Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Kids Ages 6-12, Plastic Floor Scooter Board with Rollers, Physical Education for Home, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $25.09 1 $25.09
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$732.23

Vendor shipping charges

$12.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.73

Total project goal

$924.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$924.89

3 Donors

-$874.89

Donations toward project cost

-$743.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$131.23

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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