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Mrs. Rusnak from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Items for Struggling Readers

Help me give my students essential items for our struggling readers to use in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rusnak's classroom raised $175

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator, I know how important it is for students to feel motivated and confident in their abilities, especially when they are struggling with a skill as fundamental as reading. For many of my students, reading is a challenging subject that causes frustration, self-doubt, and a lack of enthusiasm for learning. However, with the right encouragement and support, these students can experience tremendous growth and success!

The items, various games, being requested will help the students in many ways.

I am requesting items including fidgets, smencils and other items to help my students reading skills. This way, students are able to get what they need. This results in success in the classroom.

Mrs. Rusnak Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Youngstown, OH View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kiss Monkey 640 PCS Prize Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids, Birthday Gifts, Pinata Stuffers, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Colored Smencils - Patented Gourmet Scented Colored Pencils made from Recycled Newspapers, 10 Count, Gifts for Kids, School Supplies, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Teacher Stamps - Self Inking Motivational Encouraging and Colorful Set for School Classroom and Homeschool Setting (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ExcelMark Self-Inking Rubber Teacher Grading Stamp - Homework • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

Materials cost

$116.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.16

Total project goal

$174.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$174.42

1 Donor

-$87.21

Donations toward project cost

-$74.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.08

match offer

-$87.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.08

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$0.00

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