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Ms. Mazzola from Wyandanch, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Literacy with Orton-Gillingham Materials

Help me give my students small group supplies to effectively teach Orton-Gillingham, a structured, multisensory approach to reading instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mazzola's classroom raised $299

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Small group supplies will provide my special education students with the individualized, multisensory instruction they need to thrive in reading and writing. By working in small groups, students can receive targeted support tailored to their specific learning styles, helping them overcome challenges with phonics, spelling, and comprehension. This approach will not only build their literacy skills but also boost their confidence, setting them up for long-term academic success.

I need these small group supplies to effectively teach Orton-Gillingham, a structured, multisensory approach to reading instruction.

These materials - paper, crayons, dry erase markers, colored sand and more - will allow me to tailor lessons to meet individual student needs, providing hands-on opportunities to reinforce phonics, spelling, and reading skills.

With your support, I can help my students build confidence and mastery in their literacy development.

Ms. Mazzola Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Wyandanch, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $47.82 1 $47.82
Colarr Mini White Boards 6"x 9" Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Includes Two Sided Small Whiteboards Markers, Lapboards Erasers for Teachers Students School(12 Sets) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
EOOUT 42pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper 9.5x13.5 Inches Mesh Zipper Pouch 14 Colors Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Travel Organize and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Jetec 12 Pcs Kid Activity Plastic Tray for Classroom Art and Crafts Organizer Tray Plastic Serving Sand Trays for Sensory Toys, Beads, Painting, DIY, Home Activities, 11.4 x 8.6 x 1.1 Inch • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Bic Mechanical Pencil #2 EXTRA SMOOTH, Variety Bulk Pack Of 40, 20 0.5mm With 20 0.7mm Led Pencils, Assorted Colored Barrels, for professional Office & School Use. • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Crayola Bulk Crayons Green 12/Box (52-0836-044) • Staples $3.26 5 $16.30
12 Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - Whiteboard Markers Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Low Odor White Board Markers Dry Erase Markers Fine Point, Kids Thin Erasable Markers for Calendar Whiteboard • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Lakeshore Translucent Color Chips - Set of 500 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
20 Sheets Plastic Canvas, 7CT Clear Plastic Mesh Canvas Sheets for Embroidery, Cross Stitch Plastic Aida Plastic Mesh Screen for Crafts DIY Crochet Projects (5.4x5.4inch) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Purple - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Turquoise - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Arts and Crafts, Sensory Bins, Wedding Decorations and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83
Crayola Bulk Crayons Red 12/Box (52-0836-038) • Staples $1.74 5 $8.70
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.44 1 $5.44

Materials cost

$219.57

Vendor shipping charges

$0.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.75

Total project goal

$298.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$298.31

3 Donors

-$149.16

Donations toward project cost

-$126.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.37

match offer

-$149.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.37

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$0.00

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