Help me give my students Hot Dots Light-Up Interactive Pens and other reading resources to enhance learning in first grade.
$695 goal
This project expired on August 23, 2025.
This project expired on August 23, 2025.
My Project
My first graders are full of curiosity and excitement as they embark on their journey to learn how to read. To support their enthusiasm and enhance our reading instruction, I am seeking materials that will engage them in fun and interactive ways. Research shows that students thrive when they can learn through games and hands-on activities, and I want to create an environment where they can do just that. Resources such as colorful books, phonics games, and interactive reading tools would not only make learning enjoyable but also help solidify their foundational reading skills. Your support in providing these materials would greatly enrich our classroom experience and foster a love for reading among my young learners.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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11 students impacted
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Materials cost
$547.61
Vendor shipping charges
$4.17
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$589.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$104.12
Total project goal
$694.11
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