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When the students first saw the colorful tubs organized on their new stand, the room was filled with \"oohs\" and \"ahs.\" They treated each miniature object like a tiny treasure, and their faces lit up with curiosity as they began exploring the \"secret\" items hidden inside each letter.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources every day during our small-group rotations and \"word work\" centers. A favorite moment recently occurred during a \"Sound Scavenger Hunt,\" where students \"rescued\" items from a sensory bin and returned them to the correct letter tub by identifying the starting sound. Seeing a student hold up a tiny \"dinosaur,\" emphasize the /d/ sound, and proudly place it in the \"D\" tub is a clear indicator of their growing phonetic confidence. This hands-on interaction is exactly what has helped my kindergarteners stay engaged and reach their reading goals.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps involve using these objects to begin \"segmenting\" and \"blending\" simple three-letter words. We will be taking objects from the tubs—like a cat or a pin—and using them to build CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words together. This transition from identifying single sounds to building full words is a major milestone. 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This project was particularly special because it solved a major classroom hurdle regarding comfort and focus during collaborative work.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift, floor work often meant slouching or constant fidgeting, which can be a real distraction for five-year-olds. Now, these seats have completely transformed our learning space. The back support on these seats allows my students to sit comfortably at our floor table for much longer periods, meaning their minds are free to focus on phonics, math centers, and partner reading rather than their posture.\r\n\r\nThe scholars feel incredibly special using this \"premium\" equipment; it has turned our floor table into the most popular spot in the room! It is partners like you who make the Phalen Leadership Academy community feel like a family. 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Pla - Francis Scott Key Elementary School 103 is
an urban public school
in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Indianapolis Public School District.
It serves 689 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.5:1.
Its teachers have had 78 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Pla - Francis Scott Key Elementary School 103 Demographics
75%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pla - Francis Scott Key Elementary School 103
$34,286
raised using DonorsChoose
78
projects
funded
41
teachers
funded
285
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Pla - Francis Scott Key Elementary School 103 has received support from
186 individuals from Indiana and
99 individuals out-of-state.
