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Ms. McKee from Oceanside, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Reading Success!

Help me give my students the Secret Stories Class Kit to boost their reading and writing skills through fun, engaging, and brain-friendly phonics instruction!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McKee's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

My Project

My second graders are full of energy, curiosity, and a true love for learning. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom every day. What makes them so special is their perseverance and excitement, even when things get tough—especially with reading. Many of them are still building the foundational phonics skills they need to become confident, fluent readers. I want to give them tools that not only support their learning but also make it feel joyful and achievable.

The Secret Stories® Decorative Brights Class Kit will transform how my students learn to read.

This resource includes colorful posters, story-based phonics strategies, and catchy songs that will help my students grasp tricky sound-spelling patterns in a way that sticks. My goal for this project is to close reading gaps by making phonics more accessible and fun for every learner. Whether a student is struggling to decode words or needs support with spelling and writing, this kit will provide the consistent reinforcement they need across the day. With your help, I can create a classroom where every child feels like a successful reader.

Ms. McKee Mary Fay Pendleton 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.

Oceanside, CA View local requests 16 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Decorative Brights Class Kit • Secret Stories $109.00 1 $109.00

Materials cost

$109.00

Vendor shipping charges

$11.99

Sales tax

$9.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.69

Total project goal

$191.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.29

3 Donors

-$154.98

Donations toward project cost

-$139.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

match offer

-$27.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$23.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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