You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Lopez from Auburndale, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Lopez is requesting

Bright Secrets for Brilliant Readers!

Help me give my students Secret Story Flashcards to practice phonic skills in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lopez's classroom raised $182

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our classroom, we use the Secret Stories phonics approach to decode tricky words with the help of fun stories and visuals. We already have vibrant Secret Stories posters displayed around the room—and the kids LOVE them! But now, we need companion flashcards to extend that learning into small group time, centers, and one-on-one instruction.

These decorative, bright Secret Stories flashcards will be the perfect tool to reinforce the phonics patterns we're learning as a class.

While the posters give us a visual anchor, the flashcards will allow students to interact more directly with the material during lessons and independent work. They'll help with retention, confidence, and fluency in both reading and spelling.

Your support will help make this dream a reality. With these tools, my students will be better equipped to tackle words, unlock meaning, and grow into joyful, successful readers!

Mrs. Lopez Walter Caldwell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Auburndale, FL 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

20 students impacted 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Lopez is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 3 $64.17
Decorative Brights Phonics Flashcards • The Secret Stories $52.50 1 $52.50

Materials cost

$116.67

Vendor shipping charges

$5.78

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.21

Total project goal

$181.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$181.41

1 Donor

-$181.41

Donations toward project cost

-$154.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.21

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"FL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/bright-secrets-for-brilliant-readers/9264392/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":20,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Lopez","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1935121538","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Auburndale","teachersOnPage":[5789064],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9264392,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":47022,"schoolName":"Walter Caldwell Elementary School","authorIds":{"5789064":{"owner":"Mrs. Lopez","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9264392],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22070129,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":5789064,"schoolCounty":"Polk","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"FL","name":"Florida"}}