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Ms. Madden from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games 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 a variety of engaging supplies that will be used to develop fun and meaningful literacy centers.

  • $639 goal

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My Project

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 a wide range of teaching materials that we can use for literacy centers and which will allow us to differentiate our teaching through small group instruction.

Given that hands-on learning experiences are key to children's academic success, we 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 literacy center's 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 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOMZ 2-Pack Plastic Storage Bins w/Lids, Stackable Totes, 64 Quart, Clear/Blue • Amazon Business $40.25 4 $161.00
Pairez Toys Foam Building Blocks for Toddlers 1-3, 81 Pieces Soft Stacking Blocks Toy Set, Baby Bath Foam Toys, Sensory and Montosorri Toys for Boys & Girls 18+ Months • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Dry Erase Blocks Set with Marker Colorful 2 Inch Dry Erase Dice White Board Dice Cubes Wipe Off Write Letters Numbers for Learning Playing Game (4 Pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $10.99 4 $43.96
School Smart Alkaline AAA Batteries, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $4.27 8 $34.16
Pop Blocks Fidget Toys, Rainbow Silicone Popper Infinity DIY Building Blocks CVC Words Learning Phonics Color Recognition Game Anxiety Stress Reliever Autistic Sensory Toy (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $15.58 2 $31.16
Duck HD Clear Packing Tape with Handheld Dispensers - 6 Rolls, 133 Yards - Heavy Duty Packaging Tape for Shipping, Moving & Storage - Clear Packing Tape for Boxes - 1.88 In. x 22.2 Yd. (287732) • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $17.18 1 $17.18
EOOUT 25pcs 8 Sizes, Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 11 Colors, Waterproof Zip File Document Folders, Travel Accessories, for Office School Supplies Board Game Organizers and Storage • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Zomiboo 2 Pcs Large Foam Dice Soft Jumbo Dot Dice Learning 6 Sided Foam Dice Fake Giant Dice Anxiety Relieve Dice for Stress Relief(Red, Green,2.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
2 Pieces Foam Dice Large Soft Slow Dot Dice Learning Red and Blue 6 Sided Foam Dice 2.7 Inch Fake Dice Anxiety Relieve Dice for Stress Relief • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MaxGear 30 Pack Index Card Pockets with Top Open, Adhesive Pockets, Plastic Label Holder for Note Cards and Library Cards, Clear Adhesive Pockets for 3" x 4" Index Card, Label Holders, 4.7 x 3.5 Inch • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83

Materials cost

$501.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$542.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.71

Total project goal

$638.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $638.09

7 Donors

-$593.88

Donations toward project cost

-$521.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.21

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 $0.00

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