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Mrs. Bergamasco from Belle Vernon, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands on Literacy

Help me give my students materials that they can manipulate in their hands to have real hands on experiences.

  • $274 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2022.

This project expired on August 29, 2022.

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Mrs. Bergamasco Rostraver Elementary School
Belle Vernon, PA Grades PreK-2

My Project

These materials can be used in small group situations for students who are struggling. This will give the students the ability to manipulate materials to give them authentic experiences to learn with their hands to tap into their senses when building their learning opportunities. The will be able to place letters in to their hands and manipulate letters to build words, sentences, and simply follow teacher directions by identifying letters of what the teacher calls out. Sometimes, the simplest directions are what are the most often overlooked and what the student needs most help with.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

28 students impacted
Mrs. Bergamasco Rostraver Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Belle Vernon, PA View local requests

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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barnacle Toys Lunchbox Letters, Phonics Games for Kids Ages 4-8, Includes 80 Magnetic Letter Tiles, 20 Literacy Games and a Lunchbox Magnetic Letter Board I Spelling Games for Kids Ages 6-8 • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Arrow 5650DTB-6 Easyshot Multi Stapler, Blue • Amazon Business $26.33 1 $26.33
Gamenote Classroom Magnetic Alphabet Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double - Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Preschool Kids Toddler Spelling and Learning Colorful • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
iDesign Clarity Cosmetic Organizer Tote for Vanity Cabinet to Hold Makeup, Beauty Products - Clear 14.5" x 7" x 5.75" • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kizh Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set Educational Preschool Toys Shape Color Recognition Pegboard Sorter Set Board Blocks Stack Sort for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Non-Toxic Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
LCD Writing Tablet 10inch Doodle Board - Colorful Screen Electronic Toddler Drawing Tablet Drawing Pad, Educational Learning Toddler Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Kids Girls Boys Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
EE258 - Tactile Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
EE259 - Tactile Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Pllieay 30 Pieces 6 Count Plastic Mesh Canvas Sheets for Embroidery, Acrylic Yarn Crafting, Knit and Crochet Projects (4.1 X 4.1 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$199.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.98

Total project goal

$273.21

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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