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Ms. King from Norwalk, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Language Learning Adventures: Enhancing Esl Education Through Technology and Play

Help me give my students engaging reading games and allow me to find resources more efficiently using a laptop.

  • $992 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a ESL teacher, I have noted the benefits of games and play in my classroom. These interactive activities not only infuse excitement into the learning process but also provide invaluable opportunities for ESL learners to reinforce language skills in engaging ways while encouraging collaboration.

Reading and grammar games, offer a playful yet effective approach to mastering the intricacies of English grammar rules and text structures.

Through interactive activities and games my students can practice grammar concepts within context, allowing for a more natural internalization of rules and patterns. These games promote active learning and encourage students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, fostering greater confidence and proficiency in English language usage. Introducing reading games adds an element of enjoyment and challenge, motivating my students to immerse themselves in texts and improve reading comprehension, and English fluency.

Moreover, the integration of technology, particularly a new laptop, can significantly augment the effectiveness of reading and grammar games in my ESL classroom. A laptop grants access to a plethora of digital resources, interactive learning platforms, and educational software tailored to ESL instruction. With a new laptop, I can craft engaging multimedia presentations, collect and analyze data, design interactive lessons, and seamlessly integrate online reading and grammar games into my curriculum efficiently.

Through the fusion of reading and grammar games with technology, I look forward to empowering my students to achieve academic success through English fluency.

Ms. King Brookside Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver • Best Buy Education $391.40 1 $391.40
Lakeshore English Language Learner Games Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Lakeshore Grammar & Writing Folder Game Library - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kid-Inspired ELL Beginners - Book 1: Engaging ELL Beginners with the Alphabet, Short-Vowel Phonics, Basic English Conversation, and Basic Writing ... - ELL Beginners to Upper-Intermediate) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Grammar & Writing Quickies - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Phrase It ESL English Grammar Dice Game for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
CVC Short Vowel Reading Handwriting Letters Sorting Spelling Games,Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old,Sight Words Vocabulary Flashcards Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Teacher Created Resources - I Have...who Has... Game • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
ESL Games for Kids and Adults: 50 Fun Activities for Teaching English as a Second Language • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Sentence Puzzles - 112 Pieces, Educational Puzzles for Kids, Kindergartner Learning Games, Reading Games for Kids • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
gyepin 152 Pack Phonemic Awareness Supplies Includes 50 Sound Box Mats,100 Pcs Plastic Chips,2 Pcs Markers-Teach Students to Map Sound Patterns Phonics Games Reading Games for School Office Home • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
39 ESL Warm-Ups: For Kids (7+) (ESL Games and Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24

Materials cost

$786.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.32

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.67

Total project goal

$991.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.16

1 Donor

-$991.16

Donations toward project cost

-$842.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.67

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