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Mrs. Dewey from Provo, UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun With Phonics!

Help me give my students a karaoke system with microphones to amplify our phonics practice.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dewey's classroom raised $213

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Project

Little learning occurs without first getting children's attention.

This fundamental principle underscores the importance of engaging students right from the start. When it comes to developing essential literacy skills, such as phonics, capturing my students' interest is key to fostering meaningful learning experiences. Phonics plays a critical role in building decoding abilities and fluency in reading. By mastering phonics, students can effectively decode words and improve their overall reading comprehension. This foundational skill lays the groundwork for successful literacy development and is essential for academic success.

To maintain high levels of student engagement and prevent mundane phonics practice, incorporating technology and gamification into phonics lessons can be highly beneficial.

Microphones, lights, and games not only make phonics practice more enjoyable but also keep students' focus and can result in increased retention. By integrating technology into phonics instruction, I hope to create dynamic and interactive learning environments that cater to students' diverse learning needs.

In conclusion, engaging students through interactive phonics practice is essential for promoting effective learning outcomes. By emphasizing the importance of capturing students' attention, prioritizing phonics instruction, and leveraging technology and gamification, my project for this karaoke machine can create engaging and impactful learning experiences that support my students in developing crucial literacy skills.

Mrs. Dewey Amelia Earhart Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HWWR Karaoke Machine with 3 Wireless UHF Microphones for Adults, Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Party Speaker with Disco Lights for Outdoor, PA System Karaoke Speaker Support TWS, Unpowered Cabinets • Amazon Business $147.99 1 $147.99

Materials cost

$147.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.80

Total project goal

$212.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$212.01

3 Donors

-$176.84

Donations toward project cost

-$158.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.73

match offer

-$26.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.17

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$0.00

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