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

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Instant Centers

Help me give my students fun math, science, readings, and phonemic awareness instant learning centers!

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In today's diverse classrooms, catering to individual learning needs while maintaining a cohesive and engaging learning environment can be challenging. However, with the introduction of Instant Learning Centers, educators can revolutionize their teaching approach and empower students to build phonemic awareness independently while fostering a love for learning.

Instant Learning Centers offer a comprehensive solution to address the multifaceted needs of young learners.

These centers are designed to provide everything students require to develop crucial foundational skills, from phonemic awareness to mathematical concepts, in a self-paced and interactive manner. By setting out the materials and introducing the activities, students are encouraged to explore, discover, and create at their own pace.

One of the key advantages of Instant Learning Centers is their ability to accommodate multiple students simultaneously. With each center designed for up to four children, collaboration and peer interaction are fostered, promoting social skills alongside academic development. The double-sided instruction chart ensures easy access to activities for all students, enhancing inclusivity and independent learning.

The wide range of activities offered by Instant Learning Centers covers various aspects of early childhood development, including rhyming sounds, letter recognition, story sequencing, and mathematical concepts such as shapes, patterning, and basic arithmetic operations. By integrating diverse learning objectives, educators can provide a holistic learning experience that caters to the diverse needs and interests of their students.

In conclusion, the implementation of Instant Learning Centers in the classroom offers a transformative approach to early childhood education. By providing students with the tools and opportunities to build phonemic awareness independently while fostering autonomy and collaboration, educators can create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning success.

Mrs. Kurdunowicz
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Early Math Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Language Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Phonemic Awareness Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Bugs & Insects Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Animals Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Five Senses Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$946.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $47.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,038.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.27

Total project goal

$1,221.79

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