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

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Back to Basics for Early Literacy

Help me give my students triangle pencils, black pens, playdough, cardstock, blank flashcards, and privacy boards to help them master beginning reading skills.

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My Students

My Title I school is tucked into a neighborhood. All of the students receive free breakfast and lunch as well as a fruit/veggie snack at the end of the school day. Our students are excited to come to school to learn and interact with their friends. As the reading specialist for my school, I interact with each and every student throughout the week. We love to share and discuss books with one another.

From kindergarten through fifth grade, my students are growing their love of reading on a daily basis.

Students often stop to share with me what they are currently reading. They will stop me in the hall to ask if I have another copy of a book they saw a friend reading. They will thank me for providing new and exciting books for their teachers to read aloud. Students in various grade levels will talk and laugh about books we have read as a school. My students' increasing love of books is growing a culture of literacy in our building.

My Project

My students need materials to help them master early literacy skills. I work with students in grades K - 3 to help them begin learning to identify letters and letter sounds. We then move into spelling and reading simple words. Many of my young students struggle with gripping a pencil correctly. My older students write their work in pen so that they do not spend time erasing when they make mistakes. I use plenty of cardstock throughout the year to create games and activities to engage parents at home and keep the learning going over school breaks.

The simplest of supplies can have the biggest impact on my students' learning.

A triangle pencil that corrects pencil grip makes writing easier for my students and keeps the frustration away. Writing in pen in a spelling notebook allows my students to see the progress they have made and how they continue to learn from their mistakes. Seeing progress creates confidence and pride in my students. Games and activities printed on cardstock allow parents to stay involved in their child's learning. While these may be basic supplies, they mean a great deal to my students.

Ms. Gingrich Barack Obama Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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, VA View local requests

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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ689 - Privacy Partitions - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 12 Count (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $11.23 2 $22.46
Amazon Brand - Solimo Gallon Food Storage Bags, 120 Count • Amazon Business $9.51 2 $19.02
Wikki Stix Re-Usable Creative Fun Wax Covered Yarn Stix, Primary & Neon Colors, 96 Piece Mega Pack in Resealable Bag • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", Heavy-Weight, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
[154 Pcs Magnetic Letters and Numbers], DealKits Educational Foam Alphabets ABC Magnets with Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols for Kids Toddlers Gift Blocks Set for Fridge Bath Dry Erase Magnetic Board • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Paper Mate Handwriting Triangular Wood case Pencil Set with Sharpener, HB #2, Fun Barrel Colors (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Blank Flash Card Dispenser Box Card Size 2'' x 3'' 1000 cards • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85

Materials cost

$153.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.78

Total project goal

$218.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.56

4 Donors

-$144.00

Donations toward project cost

-$125.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.60

match offer

-$71.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$60.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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