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Ms. Wartzenluft from Racine, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Is Life!

Help me give my students a real chance to grow as readers through hands-on, engaging, and supportive materials!

  • $433 goal

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

My Project

My project is all about helping my special education students become better, more confident readers. Many of my students struggle with reading fluency, comprehension, and focus, so I’ve selected materials that will support them in a fun and engaging way. The resources include sensory-friendly items to help students stay focused and involved during reading activities. I’ve also included tools that support specific reading skills like categorizing and vocabulary building. With your help, my students will have the opportunity to grow and develop the reading skills they need for future success.

Ms. Wartzenluft Roosevelt Elementary 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.

Racine, WI 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Sentence Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Word Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
Lakeshore Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Apple Tree Counting Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Category Sorting Activity Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Mindful Breathing Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$316.95

Vendor shipping charges

$15.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.86

Total project goal

$432.41

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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