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Ms. Soriano from Plano TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writers in the Pre-K Classroom

Help me give my students journals and writing supplies so they can become successful writers.

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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

Writing plays a pivotal role in laying the foundation for literacy development. Through various writing activities, young children not only learn to form letters and shapes but also begin to understand the connection between spoken and written language. This early exposure to writing fosters essential pre-reading skills, such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and understanding the concept of print. By engaging in activities like tracing letters, drawing pictures, and experimenting with writing tools, children develop fine motor skills crucial for later writing tasks. Moreover, writing in the Pre-K classroom encourages creativity and self-expression, as children learn to communicate their thoughts and ideas through written symbols in journals.

Furthermore, writing in the pre-K classroom promotes socio-emotional development by providing opportunities for children to express their feelings and experiences.

Whether it's journaling about their day, writing stories, or creating cards for their peers, children learn to navigate and communicate their emotions through written language. This process not only strengthens their language skills but also helps them develop empathy and interpersonal communication skills. Additionally, collaborative writing activities encourage teamwork and cooperation, as children work together to create shared narratives or projects. Overall, writing in the Pre-K classroom serves as a cornerstone for language development, cognitive growth, and social-emotional learning, laying a solid foundation for future academic success.

Ms. Soriano
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore My First Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 4 $155.96
Magna-Tiles® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 1 $129.99
Lakeshore Science Viewers - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Crayola Marker, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, 24 Per Pack, 4 Packs (BIN587810-4) • Quill.com $50.39 1 $50.39
Lakeshore Small Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves (3 3/4" x 10") - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Lakeshore Solar System Science Viewer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$507.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$568.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.29

Total project goal

$668.59

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