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Ms. Iwanaka from Waianae HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Literacy Center Games for First Graders

Help me give my students new games for our literacy centers and the materials to make more.

  • 1 donor
  • $706 still needed

expires Aug 08

  • 1 donor
  • $706 still needed
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My Project

My first graders have worked hard this school year to learn the phonics skills required to read, and I'd like to reward them with new learning games. I have selected games to reinforce and strengthen the phonics skills taught this school year, such as reading words that have blends and digraphs. CVC word builders and phonics stamps will let the kids learn through play.

To further enhance our learning center activities, I have also requested some practical supplies.

A laminator, lamination sleeves, and colored ink for our class printers will enable me to create and print essential resources such as flashcards, worksheets, and games. These materials are not just tools, but they are the key to unlocking a world of knowledge for my students.

Our school is currently under construction, and there are days when the excavator can be loud, making it difficult to focus. Noise-canceling headphones will reduce noise and help my first graders focus on their classwork, not the construction site's sounds. They will also help them focus on their classwork without interruption. Thank you for considering my project. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

Ms. Iwanaka
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr.meter Ear Muffs for Noise Reduction: EM100 SNR27.4 Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids with Adjustable Headband - 2 Packs Kids Ear Protection for Mowing, Studying and Sleeping, Green & Blue • Amazon Business $21.89 5 $109.45
Epson - 302/302XL 5-Pack High-Yield and Standard Capacity Ink Cartridges - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black Photo Black • Best Buy Education $77.99 1 $77.99
Neenah Paper 40311 Exact Index Card Stock, 90lb, 94 Bright, 8 1/2 x 11, White, 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.98 4 $51.92
Lakeshore Fill-In-The-Blank Phonics Stamps - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Fill-In-The-Blank Phonics Stamps - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
Avery Super Heavyweight Diamond Clear Sheet Protectors, 8.5" x 11", Acid-Free, Easy Load, 50ct (74130) • Amazon Business $15.12 2 $30.24
Lakeshore Touch & Read Blends & Digraphs Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office, School or Craft Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $28.22 1 $28.22
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $27.89 1 $27.89
Nsxsu Short Vowel Word Builders, CVC Word Spelling Games, Dry Erase Board Phonics Game, Sight Words Flash Cards, Alphabet Learning Educational Toys for Kids 3 4 5, Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
READY 2 LEARN Scented Stamp Pad - Blueberry - Blue - Non-Toxic - Fade Resistant - Fun Art Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $6.50 2 $13.00
Mini Manual Shredder - Blue Office Portable Hand Paper Cutter for Paper/Notes/Bills/Portrait/Photos Fits A6 Size or Folded to A6 Size Capacity 1.5L Straight Cut • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66

Materials cost

$543.31

Vendor shipping charges

$15.77

Sales tax

$23.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.61

Total project goal

$730.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$730.75

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$705.75

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