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Ms. Gemza from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Our Phonics On!

Help me give my students the tools they need to master the art of reading and writing!

  • $634 goal

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My Project

Teaching phonics is crucial for all students, regardless of their learning level. As an educator with students at varying stages of development, I have found that these resources are invaluable in catering to each student's individual needs.

Supercharging students' reading skills isn't always easy, but with the power of phonics, it's possible!

I'm so thrilled to add these phonics resources to my set of teaching tools. With these resources, my students' reading and writing skills will get a turbo boost!

I wholeheartedly believe that after mastering phonics, the world of language is at their fingertips.

Ms. Gemza Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
PHONICS 1ST LITTLE READERS CLASS STUDENTS • Teachers' School Supply $101.99 1 $101.99

Materials cost

$489.99

Vendor shipping charges

$11.22

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$538.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.04

Total project goal

$633.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$633.60

1 Donor

-$633.60

Donations toward project cost

-$538.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.04

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$0.00

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