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Ms. Showy from Richmond, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Strong Start

Help me give my students resources that will enhance their literacy skills in both language and math.

  • $508 goal

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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

I am requesting phonics and math cards along with other reading and writing resources to enhance my students' learning experiences and significantly impact their educational journeys. These specific resources will engage students through colorful and interactive materials, helping them build a strong foundation in reading and math skills.

Additionally, these materials will assist me as a teacher in developing various activities that cater to my students' individual needs.

My goal for this project is to provide personalized learning opportunities that address the diverse needs of my students, fostering their confidence and encouraging a love for learning.

What truly makes my students special is their curiosity, creativity, and resilience. They bring unique perspectives to the classroom and inspire me with their eagerness to learn. By equipping them with these essential tools, I aim to empower them to succeed academically and develop critical thinking skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.

Ms. Showy Ford Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, CA View local requests

More than half of 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
Lakeshore Touch & Read Sight-Word Sentence Match - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Fishing for Sight-Words - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box, Set of 18 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $23.24 1 $23.24
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Long Vowels, Model:6102 • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Teacher Created Resources Colorful Photo Cards Digraphs and Blends Bulletin Board (TCR8503) • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Teacher Created Resources - TCR6103 Power Pen Learning Cards: Consonants, Grade K • Amazon Business $17.51 1 $17.51
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Reading Readiness • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Blends & Digraphs • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Scholastic Week-by-Week Phonics Workbook Packets - Grades K-3 - Kids • School Specialty $16.49 1 $16.49
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Solving Word Problems Grade 3 (6998) Medium • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Solving Word Problems Grade 2 (6990), Medium • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
100 Write And Learn Sight Word Practice Pages • Teachers' School Supply $15.61 1 $15.61
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Short Vowels, Model: 6101, 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in • Amazon Business $15.31 1 $15.31
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Word Families (6105) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Solving Word Problems Grade 1 (TCR6989), Medium • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers: Blends and Digraphs Decodable Books for Early and Struggling Readers, and Students with Dyslexia (Kindergarten, First and Second Grade) - Dyslexia Font • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Cards - Multiplication • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 1 $12.56
Orton Gillingham Tools For Kids With Dyslexia. 100 activities to help children with dyslexia differentiate and correctly use “b”, “d”, “p” and “q” letters. 6-8 years. Black & White Edition. • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Orton Gillingham Decodable 3rd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. ... 8-9 years. Volume 3. Black & White Edition. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Orton Gillingham Decodable 3rd Grade Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. Volume 2. Black & white Edition. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Sight-Word Magnets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$354.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.44

Sales tax

 $32.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.15

Total project goal

$507.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $507.65

1 Donor

-$507.65

Donations toward project cost

-$431.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.15

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