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Ms. Masciopinto from Elgin IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Phonics Books

Help me give my students decodable books to read and reinforce phonemic literacy skills. Decodable books play a pivotal role in early literacy instruction

  • 2 donors
  • $271 still needed

expires Aug 15

  • 2 donors
  • $271 still needed
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Decodable books play a pivotal role in early literacy instruction by providing students with the necessary tools to decode words and build foundational reading skills. These books are specifically designed to align with the phonics instruction students receive, allowing them to apply their knowledge of letter-sound relationships in a meaningful context. By gradually introducing new sounds and patterns in a systematic manner, decodable books empower students to become confident, independent readers. Additionally, the use of decodable books helps to reinforce phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension skills, laying a solid groundwork for future academic success in reading and beyond.

Furthermore, decodable books offer a sense of achievement and progress for young readers as they successfully navigate through the text, building their confidence and motivation to continue their reading journey.

By providing immediate feedback and reinforcement of phonics skills, these books create a positive learning experience that encourages students to persist and overcome challenges. Moreover, decodable books serve as valuable tools for differentiation, allowing educators to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students, including English language learners and those with learning differences. In essence, the integration of decodable books in the classroom not only lays the foundation for proficient reading but also fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Ms. Masciopinto
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Decodable Readers: 15 Short Vowel Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 1) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 R-Controlled Vowels Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 10) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Long Vowels with Final Silent E Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 7) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Digraphs and Short Vowel Review Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Long Vowel Teams Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 8) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Long Vowel Teams Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders Set 9 • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Short Vowel Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 2) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
25 Fun Phonics Plays for Beginning Readers: Engaging, Reproducible Plays That Target and Teach Key Phonics Skills and Get Kids Eager to Read! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$217.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.33

Total project goal

$295.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.52

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $270.52

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