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Ms. Fikeru from Washington, DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Phonics Fun!

Help me give my students organized lessons using easel binders for our small group instruction.

  • $307 goal

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Celebrate 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

Welcome to our lively learning community! My students, who are curious, creative, and full of energy, create a vibrant atmosphere in our classroom. We're asking for your support with our phonics lessons, specifically easel binders for small-group instruction.

These binders bring a fantastic feature to our lessons- they can flip into presentation mode, making it easy for students to follow along during lessons.

After instruction, they flip back to regular binders, making storage simple and efficient.

Inside these binders, you'll find anchor charts, activities, and games tailored for different phonics skills. This setup not only helps students reference materials quickly but also ensures I stay organized with all lesson components neatly in one place.

Ms. Fikeru Brightwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lion Insta-Cover Ring Binder Easel, 3/4 Inches Ring, 1 Binder Easel (40008) • Amazon Business $23.85 7 $166.95
Lion Insta-Cover Ring Binder Easel, 1-1/2 Inches Ring, 1 Binder Easel (40009), Black • Amazon Business $34.81 1 $34.81
200 Count Textured Sheet Protectors by Better Office Products, 8.5 x 11", Textured for Added Anti Glare, Extra Privacy, and Easier Handling, Top Load, 200 Pack • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86

Materials cost

$214.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.01

Total project goal

$306.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $306.73

2 Donors

-$231.00

Donations toward project cost

-$207.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

match offer

-$62.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$52.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.41

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 $0.00

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