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Mrs. Acevedo from Indianapolis, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Readers, Big Scientists: Unleashing Literacy Magic!

Help me give my students Native American Rock Art Boards, All About Me Learning Center, Kaplan Early Learning Recycling Zone, and more for the hands on learning experience they need to foster and grow their minds.

  • $896 goal

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

My Project

Our kindergarten class is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance literacy skills while exploring the wonders of science. We aim to create a stimulating learning environment that nurtures both reading and scientific inquiry. We are requesting Native American Rock Art Boards, All About Me Learning Center, Kaplan Early Learning Recycling Zone, and more for the hands on learning experience they need to foster and grow their minds.

Specific Items and Their Impact:

1. Science-Themed Storybooks:

- Storybooks that combine literacy with scientific concepts will ignite curiosity and encourage students to make connections between what they read and the world around them. These books will serve as a bridge between literacy and science, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable.

2. Hands-On Science Kits:

- Science kits will allow students to conduct simple experiments and engage in hands-on activities. These kits will promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative learning.

3. Interactive Learning:

- Interactive learning supplies that are aligned to our new CKLA curriculum will engage and motivate students, enhance their learning experiences, and personalize learning for their style and pace.

Project Goals:

1. Improve Literacy Skills:

- To increase students' reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary through exposure to a wide range of science-themed storybooks.

2. Encourage Critical Thinking and Inquiry:

- To develop students' critical thinking skills and scientific inquiry through hands-on experiments and interactive learning experiences.

3. Promote Inclusivity and Diversity:

- To provide equitable access to high-quality educational resources for all students, regardless of their background or learning needs.

Our kindergarten class is a vibrant and diverse community, with students coming from various cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity enriches our learning environment and provides a unique opportunity for our students to learn from one another. Many of our students are experiencing literacy and scientific concepts for the first time, making this project especially impactful. By exposing them to engaging and meaningful learning experiences, we aim to inspire a lifelong love for reading and a passion for discovery.

Mrs. Acevedo Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Native American Rock Art Board@trade; - Pack of 24 • Nasco $49.20 1 $49.20
NewPath Learning All About Me Learning Center, Grades PreK to 2 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $41.17 1 $41.17
Kaplan Early Learning Recycling Zone - Learn What Materials Can Be Recycled • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Lakeshore Five Senses Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Weather & Seasons Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Find & Write Blends & Digraphs Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Beleduc Humanico 30 Piece 5 Senses Puzzle (PLWB11556) • Quill.com $32.18 1 $32.18
Lakeshore Snap & Build Blends & Digraphs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center - Phonics Games for Beginning Readers, Reading Manipulatives • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Snap & Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PURPLE STAR 1N 50 Packs Cupcake Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome- Planting Containers Cups- Small Flower Pots for Indoor Outdoor Plant Succulent Vegetable (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Spelling Games, Learn to Spell CVC Sight Words Educational Flashcards Fine Motor Montessori Alphabet Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Astrobrights Colored Sentence Strips, 3" x 24", 65 lb/176 gsm, 5-Color Assortment, 100 Count (91992) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Assorted Colors, 4/Set (95385) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
Foam Dice for Kids, Bulk Set of 48, 1.5 Inch Large Foam Dice Set in Assorted Colors, Great as Foam Dice for Classroom, Casino Party Decorations, and Colored Dice for Board Games • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear: A Book About Your 5 Senses • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
A Stroll Through the Seasons (Look and Wonder) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
230 Pack Phonemic Awareness Supplies Includes 12 Pcs Sound Box Mats and 72 Pcs Red Plastic Chips 146 Pcs Phonics Flash Cards Science of Reading Manipulatives • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lakeshore Splash! Blends & Digraphs Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Splash! CVC Words Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Hygloss Crafting Yarn - 12 Colors • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Save The Earth Stickers for Kids 500 Pcs Perforated Roll Sticker Classroom Earth Day • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Lakeshore Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids (The All About Picture Book Series) • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 200ct, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$679.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $41.36

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$761.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.34

Total project goal

$895.60

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