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Ms. Simek from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Centers That Grow Minds

My students need centers where they can practice language skills and foundational skills for first grade.

  • $417 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Remember when you were little and did phonics in the classroom? We practiced language skills by writing words over and over in workbooks? What if instead you got to use a fun, interactive center?

My students are first graders from a low income neighborhood in the city.

There are 26 children in the classroom and they are all amazing. There are 8 students who have English as a second language and 3 students with emotional and learning disabilities. Despite these barriers, they all work hard and are very motivated. These students are exceptional!

My Project

My students are primarily English Language Learners. They would love language centers! This would allow them to practice specific language skills they need extra help with. It also gives them extra chances to achieve skills that are more difficult for them. Having these language centers would make learning these phonics skills more fun. Currently we have one of these centers that only 4 children can use at a time. We would love more so everyone could get a turn!

This project would allow my students the chance to become more independent as they work to learn English better.

Having these centers would motivate my students and promote extra practice and support as they need it. Learning these language skills will give my students a chance at a more successful future.

Ms. Simek PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera Grades PreK-2

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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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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL580X - Reading & Writing Instant Learning Centers - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
DD235 - Phonics Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD233 - Contractions Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD202 - Root Words Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD231 - Synonyms Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$318.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.42

Total project goal

$416.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $416.16

1 Donor

-$416.16

Donations toward project cost

-$353.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.42

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