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Mrs. McCarthy from Worcester, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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PRE-K Math and Reading University

My students need materials to assist and reinforce lessons that have been introduced. We so greatly appreciate any assistance to help us provide greater resources for our deserving and amazing students!!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McCarthy's classroom raised $628

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a full inclusion half day (2 sessions) preschool in an inner city school. Children enter with varying ages (3-5) and varying abilities. The inclusion model consist of a 7:8 ratio, 7 of the children are on an IEP for special needs which may include (however not limited to) develomental delay, Down syndrome, and autism. The other 8 children are considered typical developing and act as role model for their peers. Each child is an assets to the classroom and a joy to work with.

My Project

As mentioned previously, our students are enrolled in a full inclusion pre-k classroom from an inner city school, with limited resources. The ages of our students range from 3-5 years of age and many with special needs such as Down's syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, communication and speech delays.

By donating to our project, you will help my students expand their vocabulary and communication, apply ELA and math skills , through the hands on math and letter sets and games requested.

This will increase awareness with their number and letter recognition skills, which are a big component of our curriculum. The light sensory table is great for multi- sensory exploration and discovery. This project will assist in allowing each child to reach their full potential and individual needs.

Our students truely enjoy hands on learning experiences that are engaging and interactive, allowing them a greater understanding of pre-k skills and better prepare them for kindergarten. Materials posted will allow us to reach this goal.

Thank you so very much for your consideration, it is much appreciated!

Mrs. McCarthy Norrback Avenue School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Worcester, MA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL509X - Light Table Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $115.00 1 $115.00
DD745X - Lakeshore Hands-On Math Trays - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
GC108 - Picture Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
LA139 - What’s Inside Me? Apron • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FS244 - Kid-Sized Binoculars - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LA888 - Learn to Brush Demonstration Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
HH506 - What’s the Sound? Mystery Capsules • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG899 - Self-Inking Math Stamps • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE332 - Float & Find Alphabet Bubbles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC553 - Literature-Based Counting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
DD764 - Count and Link • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EA293 - Giant Sand Timer - 3 Minutes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
EA294 - Giant Sand Timer - 5 Minutes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
LA446 - Super-Safe Eyedroppers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$495.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$533.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.11

Total project goal

$627.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$627.42

1 Donor

-$627.42

Donations toward project cost

-$533.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.11

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$0.00

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