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Mrs. Hughes from Carrollton, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Loving Literacy

Help me give my students a fun, exciting, and effective literacy experience by helping stock our classroom library with favorites like Fly Guy and Pokemon! Students will look forward to reading these daily!

  • $749 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

My Project

My first-grade students are wonderful! Their enthusiasm for learning and curiosity about the world around them is truly heartwarming. Each one of them is special in their unique way, and it's a joy to witness their growth and development.

For this project, my primary goal is to create a rich and engaging learning environment through a diverse classroom library.

I believe that fostering a love for reading is fundamental in first grade, and these books are full of funny tales first-graders will love!

The chosen books resources cover many different reading levels and interests. From captivating storybooks to informative texts, these resources aim to captivate their imagination and stimulate their intellectual curiosity. Reading practice resources, such as guided reading activities and comprehension exercises, are designed to enhance their literacy skills and comprehension abilities.

By incorporating these resources into our curriculum, I hope to not only improve their reading proficiency but also instill a lifelong love for reading. The engaging texts will not only challenge them but also provide a platform for discussions and critical thinking. I want my students to feel confident and excited about exploring new worlds through the pages of a book.

Mrs. Hughes Central Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Carrollton, GA 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Sentence Match - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Fly Guy Set of 11 Books: Hi Fly Guy, Shoo Fly Guy, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy, Fly High, Super Fly Guy, Fly Guy vs The Flyswatter, Ride Fly Guy Ride, Hooray for Fly Guy, and Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Buzz Boy and Fly Guy, I Spy Fly Guy • Amazon Business $63.31 1 $63.31
Comprehension Skills Practice Cards - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Phonics Daily Activity Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $48.99 1 $48.99
DIARY OF A PUG Series 6 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $37.57 1 $37.57
Lakeshore Nonfiction Comprehension Quickie Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Frog and Toad and Friends Box Set (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $33.26 1 $33.26
Puppy Pirates Adventures 1-4 Boxed Set • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
Danny and the Dinosaur and Friends: Level One Box Set: 8 Favorite I Can Read Books! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $26.97 1 $26.97
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set #2: Books 5-8 • Amazon Business $19.14 1 $19.14
Funny School Stories: Learning to Read Box Set: 5 Fun-Filled Adventures! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
My Favorite Berenstain Bears Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set: Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
My Favorite Dog Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $14.37 1 $14.37
Lakeshore Splash! Blends & Digraphs Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Phonics Reading Program (Pokémon) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Pinkalicious 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$547.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.77

Sales tax

 $37.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.21

Total project goal

$748.05

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