Help me give my students engaging literacy and phonics resources to build a strong foundation in reading.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Valdes's classroom raised $155
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 kindergarten teacher, one of my greatest joys is helping my students grow into confident readers and writers. Early literacy is the foundation for all future learning, and I strive to create a classroom full of engaging, hands-on, and differentiated materials that meet the diverse needs of my young learners.
This Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to access high-quality, teacher-created resources to support literacy instruction in my classroom.
From phonics games and guided reading tools to writing prompts and interactive anchor charts, these materials will make learning to read and write fun, accessible, and meaningful for my students.
Many of my students come to school with varying levels of readiness and language exposure. Having access to a wide range of leveled literacy resources will help me differentiate instruction and ensure that every child is supported on their journey toward literacy success. With this gift card, I can quickly and efficiently find resources that align with our curriculum while also being developmentally appropriate and engaging. These materials will help me reinforce key concepts like letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight word mastery, and reading comprehension through playful and purposeful learning activities. Thank you for considering a donation to support literacy in my classroom. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in helping my students build a love of reading and the foundational skills they need to thrive.
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
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