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Ms. Madden from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Becoming Stronger Readers and Writers in 1st Grade!

Help me give my students supplies to help us develop our reading and writing skills in 1st grade!

  • $813 goal

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My co-teacher and I teach an amazing group of students who love school and are working hard every day in 1st grade! Our students are incredibly motivated to become great readers and writers and are already working very hard to reach their learning goals! In order to best meet the varying needs of our students, we are looking to obtain of a wide range of teaching materials that we can use to differentiate our teaching through small group instruction.

Given that hands-on learning experiences are key to children's academic success, we are are in need of fun and engaging materials that will allow us to work on key phonics and literacy concepts.

Having access to these materials will help ensure that our enthusiastic 1st grade students' love of learning continues to grow to new heights!

In order to provide our students with meaningful ways to practice important phonics and literacy skills, we are asking for a variety of different materials that will enhance our small group teaching. This small group instruction is a pivotal time in 1st grade when we are able to differentiate our instruction to meet the the differing and unique learning needs and styles of our students. The use of these materials will not only bring learning to life for our 1st graders, but will also allow us to teach as effectively and joyfully as possible!

Ms. Madden Maurice Sendak Community School Grades PreK-2

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests 21 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Red • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad 20 x 23 Primary Lined 20 Sheets/Pad 2 Pads/Pack (566PRL) • Staples $44.76 2 $89.52
H-Qprobd White Board Dry Erase Whiteboard for Wall 48" x 36" Aluminum Presentation Magnetic Whiteboard with Long Pen Tray, 4' X 3' Wall-Mounted White Board for School, Office and Home • Amazon Business $65.90 1 $65.90
Amazon Basics Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30-Inch, 2 Count, White • Amazon Business $28.76 2 $57.52
8Pcs Telescopic Teachers Pointer, Extendable Hand Pointer Finger Pointer Stick, Mini Retractable Classroom Pointer for Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, Classroom Supplies (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Paper Mate Flair Point-Guard Porous Point Pens, 12 Black Pens. • Amazon Business $10.78 3 $32.34
Seajan 6 Pcs Magnetic Paddle Set Education Dry Erase Double Side Handheld Answer Board with Magnetic Counters Discs Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games Toy for Students Kids Teaching (Single Magnetic) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $28.19 1 $28.19
Epakh 600 Pack Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Page Protectors, Plastic Sheet Protectors Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, Reinforced 11 Hole Design • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 2" x 2", Playful Primaries Collection, 90 Sheet/Pad, 8 Pads/Pack (6228SSAN) • Quill.com $13.03 2 $26.06
Sharpie Tank Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, Dozen (25053) • Quill.com $6.99 3 $20.97
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter, Guided Reading Strips, Reading Pointers for Kids, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, ADHD Tools, Special Education School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Haves (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Finger Focus Spacer,8Pcs Kids Finger Spacers,Colorful Guided Reading Strips, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, Handwriting Tool Writing Spacers for Kids,Home School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Amazon Basics Sheet Protector, Non-Glare, 500-Pack, Protecting 8.5 x 11 in sheet, Clear • Amazon Business $17.10 1 $17.10
The Mega Deals White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
100 Pack Colored Sentence Strips for Teacher Supplies, Classroom, Lined Paper Borders for Writing Words (5 Colors, 3 x 24 in) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 12 Sticky Note Pads, 3 x 3 in., School Supplies for Students, Ideal for Textbooks, Notebooks, Walls and Vertical Surfaces, Supernova Neons Collection • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
Kicko Mini Flashlight Keychain, 2 Inch - 24 Pack Assorted Colors, Green, Light Blue and Pink - Batteries Included - for Kids, Party Favors, Goody Bag Fillers, Prizes, Pocket Size, Chain for Key • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TIENO Magnets for Whiteboard, 50 Pieces Round Magnets, 1.2 inch Whiteboard Magnets Dry Erase Board Magnets, Clear Magnets for Fridge, Office, School Classroom, Home • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
20PCS Wall Hooks - Adhesive Hooks - 15lb(Max) Heavy Duty Adhesive Hooks, Command Hooks for Hanging, Reusable Sticky Stainless Steel Hook, Waterproof, Apply for Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$650.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$690.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.82

Total project goal

$812.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $812.11

8 Donors

-$747.40

Donations toward project cost

-$690.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$64.71

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