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Mrs. Mashike from Detroit, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands On Phonics Kits for First Graders

Help me give my students their own phonics kits for hands-on, engaging learning!

  • $279 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My school is located in the heart of Southwest Detroit in Michigan. Our school is a K-2nd grade building. We have 150 1st graders in our building and are a Title I school. Ninety-nine percent of our students receive free lunch. Most of our students come from low socioeconomic disadvantaged homes and are first-generation citizens with parents that have limited English language skills.

My students are excited to learn and come to school ready and eager to learn.

My students love books and reading, but need additional support in learning to become strong, confident readers. Following the principles of the science of reading, I have selected some hands-on materials that will support them in strengthening their phonics and literacy skills. Each student will receive a phonics kit. The Pop Its will be used for segmenting sounds, and the mini white boards will be used for writing as we blend. Since so many of my students speak English as a second language, this support is especially vital in their education.

Mrs. Mashike Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Mashike

Detroit, MI 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ejanmilar 24 Pcs Fidget Blocks, Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy, Infinity DIY Pop It Building Blocks, Cool Gadgets for Kids & Adults (24pcs) • Amazon Business $15.19 6 $91.14
novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Storage Boxes - Photo Organizer Cases Photo Keeper Picture Storage Containers Box for Photos - 10 PACK (Clear) • Amazon Business $17.35 3 $52.05
Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard Cards - Set of 30 (6x4 in) - Includes 30 Erasable Blank Whiteboard Sheets, 2 Markers and 1 Eraser • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors, Holiday Gifts, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Royal Bingo Supplies| Translucent 3/4" Bingo Markers|Plastic|Bright Colors|for Replacement or Expansion| Mixed - 1000 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Eye Finger Puppets Googly Eye Finger Puppets Wiggly Eyeball Finger Puppet Rings Eye Finger Toy Kids Party Favor 8 Colors A Pack of 32 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$203.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.73

Total project goal

$278.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$278.21

2 Donors

-$176.60

Donations toward project cost

-$150.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.49

match offer

-$101.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.24

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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