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

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Literacy Centers Give Choice & Excitement To Reading!

Help me give my students literacy centers, choice, and confidence in their educational experience - while learning to read and write!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Babcock's classroom raised $414

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My Project

Welcome to an exciting year of discovery and learning in our kindergarten class! In this vibrant and welcoming environment, we'll embark on a journey of exploration, curiosity, and growth. Together, we'll build a strong foundation for academic success and foster a sense of community and friendship. Get ready for a year filled with laughter, creativity, and endless possibilities!

Alphabet manipulatives play a crucial role in enhancing kindergarten students' learning experiences in several ways.

First, these hands-on tools provide a tangible and interactive way for young learners to engage with letters, promoting sensory and motor skill development. Second, they make the process of learning the alphabet more enjoyable and memorable, turning what might be perceived as a task into a fun and interactive experience. Additionally, alphabet manipulatives facilitate a multi-sensory approach to teaching, catering to various learning styles and ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of letter recognition and formation. Lastly, these manipulatives encourage collaborative and social learning, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Mrs. Babcock Barberton Primary School Grades PreK-2 Barberton, OH View local requests

More than a third 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Snap-Together Letter Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Snap & Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
ThinkFun Zingo! Word Builder Game, Grades K to 2 - Grades K-2 - Toddler • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Vowel Owls Sorting Set, Word Recognition, Assorted Colors, Set of 6, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Beginning Sounds Phonics Train • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Rhyming Sounds Phonics Train • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Junior Learning Spelligator Word Building Game, Ages 5-9, Phonemic Awareness, 75 Letter Tiles • Amazon Business $21.12 1 $21.12
Lakeshore Jumbo Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
READY 2 LEARN Lacing Alphabet - Uppercase - 26 Letters - 8 Laces - Threading Toy for Kids - Fine Motor Skills, Letter Recognition and Early Spelling • Amazon Business $18.19 1 $18.19
Learning Puzzles: Beginning Sounds • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
What Letter Do I Start With? Family Board Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Mats: Short Vowels • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Junior Learning CVC Builders Activity Cards, Set of 48 • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74

Materials cost

$305.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.10

Total project goal

$414.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.00

1 Donor

-$414.00

Donations toward project cost

-$351.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.10

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