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Mrs. Fausett from Bigfork, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Fausett's classroom raised $482

Small Group Literacy Cart

Help me give my students a drawer system filled with phonics intervention tools, to include hand2mind work of Science Reading Essentials Toolkit, word work small group set, and six drawer storage cart.

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Mrs. Fausett Bigfork Elementary School
Bigfork, MT Grades PreK-2

My Project

I'm so excited to be starting out in a new grade level! In second grade, we start spelling test and really mastering the phonics skilled learned in first grade. I would like a drawer system filled with individual toolkits for students to use in small group settings with me.

Small group phonics work is crucial in second grade because it allows for targeted instruction tailored to the specific needs of students.

At this stage, children are at varying levels of reading proficiency, with some still mastering foundational skills like decoding, while others may be ready for more advanced phonics patterns. In a small group setting, teachers can provide differentiated instruction, focusing on each child’s areas of growth, ensuring that students practice and apply phonics skills at their own pace. This individualized attention helps bridge gaps in understanding and promotes confidence in reading, which is essential as reading demands increase in later grades.

Moreover, small group phonics instruction fosters a supportive learning environment where students can actively engage with the material through activities like word sorting, blending sounds, and spelling practice. This interaction allows students to receive immediate feedback and correction, reinforcing proper phonemic awareness and letter-sound relationships. The collaborative nature of small group work also encourages peer learning, where students can learn from one another’s mistakes and successes, further enhancing their phonics skills. Overall, this focused approach lays a strong foundation for reading fluency and comprehension, setting the stage for academic success in the future.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Fausett Bigfork 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.

Bigfork, MT View local requests

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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Science of Reading Essentials Toolkit (95911) • Quill.com $124.94 1 $124.94
hand2mind Alphabet Word Work Small Group Set, Assorted Colors (96207) • Quill.com $79.04 1 $79.04
Iris 6 Drawers Durable Storage Cart Black/Clear (116862) • Staples $48.79 1 $48.79
hand2mind Lowercase Alphabet Chips, Toddler Learning Letters for Spelling, Learn to Spell for Kids, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Teaching Supplies Kindergarten • Amazon Business $12.57 3 $37.71
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $23.23 1 $23.23
Teling 24 Pack Reading Phones Kids Auditory Feedback Whisper Hear Myself Sound Phones for Classroom (Red, Blue, White) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
2 Pack 24 Grids Clear Plastic Organizer Box Fixed Compartment Storage Container for Craft, Beads, Jewelry, Small Parts, 7.4X5.1X0.86 INCH • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Scribbledo 6 Pack Small White Board Dry Erase Classroom Pack Boards 9"x12” Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 6 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Included • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75

Materials cost

$373.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.18

Total project goal

$481.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $481.20

1 Donor

-$481.20

Donations toward project cost

-$409.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.18

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