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Ms. Duerksen from Nampa, ID is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brighter Futures: Literacy Games and Social-Emotional Learning Fun!

Help me give my students two Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, play sand, and games for engaging literacy learning activities and essential social-emotional learning resources to support their growth and development!

  • 3 donors
  • $580 goal

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My Project

One of the things I love most about my students is their eagerness to learn. As the primary kindergarten teacher for English Language Learners, I see first-hand how excited they are to explore new concepts and grow their skills every day. My students are curious and hardworking, and they thrive in hands-on, engaging learning environments.

This project will provide essential resources to support their literacy development in a way that meets their diverse learning needs.

I am requesting differentiated activities from Teachers Pay Teachers which will allow me to tailor instruction to various skill levels. Additionally, I hope to expand our sensory bins with new materials that will make learning more interactive and accessible for all students. Sensory play is especially valuable for young learners, helping them build fine motor skills, language development, and engagement with literacy concepts.

Lastly, I want to incorporate more small-group literacy games that make learning both fun and effective. I believe in the power of play-based learning, and these activities will give my students the opportunity to practice reading skills in an enjoyable and meaningful way. With your support, I can create a classroom environment where every child feels excited, included, and empowered to learn.

Ms. Duerksen Park Ridge Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

70 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
Blue Marble National Geographic Moon Sand - 24 Lb. Bulk Play Sand Kit with 6 Castle Molds (Blue) - A Fun No Mess Sensory Activity, Kids Fake Sand Play Set, Sensory Bin Filler • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Blue Marble National Geographic Moon Sand - 24 Lb. Bulk Play Sand Kit with 6 Castle Molds (Natural) - A Fun No Mess Sensory Activity, Kids Fake Sand Play Set, Sensory Bin Filler • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 4-Pack - Green, Pink, Yellow & Purple Sensory Bin Filler for Sensory Table, Great for Sensory Play • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Lakeshore Splash! Jr. Ending Sounds Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Splash! Jr. Alphabet Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Splash! Jr. Beginning Sounds Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Splash! Jr. Rhyming Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$427.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.20

Sales tax

 $25.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.90

Total project goal

$579.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.34

2 Donors

-$574.34

Donations toward project cost

-$488.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.15

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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