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Ms. Benigra from Page, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching Kindergarten Skills to be 1st Grade Ready!

Help me give my students opportunities to learn skills using varied materials to meet their different needs for learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Benigra's classroom raised $1,443

This project is fully funded

My Project

Materials for Letter Names & Sounds, CVC Reading & Spelling

These materials help Kindergarteners learn reading skills by providing a hands-on, visual way to practice letter recognition, sound association, and word building, allowing them to manipulate letters physically to form words and understand the connection between letters and their sounds, which is crucial for early reading development.

Here are the key benefits:

Sensory engagement:

The tactile nature of magnetic letters and cards allows children to actively engage with the learning process, making it more memorable.

Visual representation:

Seeing the letters and words formed on a magnetic board helps children visualize the structure of words.

Phonics practice:

By manipulating letters to form words, children can practice associating letter sounds with their corresponding letters, which is fundamental to decoding words.

Independent practice:

Children can use magnetic letters to practice spelling words independently and building confidence.

Materials for Counting, Identifying Numerals, Adding & Subtracting

Hands-on materials like counters, blocks, and number cards are crucial for Kindergarteners to learn basic math skills like counting, identifying numerals, adding, and subtracting because they provide a concrete representation of abstract concepts, allowing children to physically manipulate objects and build a deeper understanding through tactile learning, which is especially important at this developmental stage.

Here are the key benefits:

Concrete to Abstract:

By physically handling objects while counting or performing operations, children can connect the visual numeral with the actual quantity, making the concept more tangible and easier.

Sensory Engagement:

Manipulating objects engages multiple senses, including touch and sight, which can enhance memory and understanding.

Visual Representation:

Seeing how objects can be grouped, added, or taken away provides a visual representation of mathematical concepts.

Development of Number Sense:

Manipulatives help children develop a strong foundation for number sense, which is critical for future math skills.

Ms. Benigra Page Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Circles Die-Cut Border Trim, 35 Feet Per Pack, 6 Packs (TCR3498-6) • Quill.com $41.62 2 $83.24
Lakeshore Simple Subtraction Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
TOP BRIGHT Educational Learning Number Toys for Toddlers 2-4 Years, Kids Finger Counting Math Number Blocks Homeschool Supplies, Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.59 4 $74.36
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
JoyNote Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double-Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Spelling and Learning • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Oh Happy Day! Rainbow Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 4 $47.96
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Spelling Games, Learn to Spell CVC Sight Words Educational Flashcards Fine Motor Montessori Alphabet Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Creative Teaching Press Bright Blooms EZ Borders/Trim, 3" x 48', Doodly Blooms, 3/Pack (CTP10672-3) • Quill.com $22.75 2 $45.50
Coogam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set, Math Manipulative EVA Number Counting Games, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
Learning Resources - Sum Swamp Gr Pk & Up Addition & Subtraction • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 2 $39.98
Lakeshore Student Rekenrek - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
AKAYOK CVC Word Builder Desktop Pocket Chart with 108 Phonics Flash Cards CVC Literacy Games for Beginners in Reading and Spelling Montessori Early Educational Toy for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
ABC Childcraft Furnishings Hopscotch Carpet, 2 Feet 6 Inches x 7 Feet, Rectangle - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $35.96 1 $35.96
Lakeshore Accelerate Math! Counting Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Numbers & Counting Magnetic Activity Tin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
Zingo! Bingo Numbers & Counting Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
SYNARRY Wooden Ten-Frame Set Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten Elementary 1st 2nd Grade Homeschooling, Addition and Subtraction Montessori Math Games for Chirldren, Counters Toys for Kids Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Melissa & Doug Wooden Abacus Classic Bead Counting Frame • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36
Duck High Performance Clear Packing Tape Refills - 8 Rolls of HP260 Strong Packaging Tape for Shipping, Moving, Mailing & Storage Boxes - 3" Core, 1.88 Inch x 60 Yards, Clear (1067839) • Amazon Business $22.31 1 $22.31
WUDIME 60 Pack Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets, Black Magnetic Clips Whiteboard Magnets, Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty, Clip Magnets for Photo Displays, Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
CVC Short Vowel Reading Handwriting Letters Sorting Spelling Games,Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old,Sight Words Vocabulary Flashcards Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities • Amazon Business $10.49 2 $20.98
Wildflower Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 4 $19.96
Torlam Blends & Digraphs Pocket Chart, Onset Rime Phonics Games Sight Word Flash Cards, Educational Spelling Reading Learning Blending Board, Elementary Kindergarten Classroom Teachers Must Haves • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SICOHOME Line Up Spots for Classroom Floor Stickers 36pcs Vinyl Line Up Dots 4" Removable Number Stickers Kindergarten Preschool Back to School Decorations Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
ARTEZA ARTZ-8897 Dry-Erase-Markers, 1 Count (Pack of 60), Multicolor 60 • Amazon Business $14.30 1 $14.30
100 Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, Handwriting Cards Learn to Write CVC Sight Words CVC Words Games for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Entcook 24PCS Mini White Board Eraser Bulk for Student Teacher Classroom Supplies Magnetic Dry Erase Board Eraser for Kids,Home and Office 8 Colors • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
BENOSPACE Felt Board Finger Numbers Counting Toy Toddler Early Educational Enlightenment Learning School Supplies Kindergarten Children Preschool Addition Subtraction Manipulatives Math Teaching Aids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$1,067.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.44

Sales tax

 $76.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,226.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$216.43

Total project goal

$1,442.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,442.86

1 Donor

-$1,226.43

Donations toward project cost

-$1,226.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$216.43

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 $0.00

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