Empowering Voices: A Multicultural Literacy Resource Initiative
Help me give my students multicultural and letter recognition resources to enhance student engagement and inclusivity, catering to diverse backgrounds. TPT cards will enable me to acquire essential materials that effectively address my students' varied educational needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kay's classroom raised $966
This project is fully funded
My Project
In my pre-kindergarten classroom, incorporating alphabet puzzles and books will play a vital role in enhancing literacy development among my students. The alphabet puzzles provide an interactive way for them to engage with letters and sounds, reinforcing their recognition and understanding of the alphabet through hands-on play. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they manipulate the puzzle pieces.
Additionally, diverse books will expose my students to various cultures, languages, and perspectives, fostering a love for reading while promoting multicultural literacy.
These resources will help them connect with stories that reflect their own experiences and those of others, nurturing empathy and understanding.
Furthermore, multicultural dolls and crayons will offer creative outlets for self-expression. By engaging with materials that represent their backgrounds and those of their peers, my students will have the opportunity to explore their identities and share their stories in meaningful ways.
This combination of literacy resources and creative tools aims to create an enriching learning environment where curiosity thrives, ultimately supporting the development of a well-rounded, culturally aware classroom.
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
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
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$300.00
Timgle 25 Pcs Floor Cushions for Classroom 15 Inch Flexible Seating Bulk Foam Floor Seats Pillows Portable Classroom Seating with Handles for Kids Student Adult Daycare School Home Learning (Hexagon)
• Amazon Business
$122.99
1
$122.99
Cre8tive Minds Pretend Play Multicultural Families, Diverse Toy Figures for Kids, Realistic Details, Social/Emotional Learning Toddler Toys, Set of 4-3 Years & Older
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8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner)
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More Than Peach: Multicultural and Rainbow CRAYONS Combo Pack with Postcard (12 count skin tone art supplies & 24 count color crayons; art therapy)
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Emma Ren Robot Engineer: Fun and Educational STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Book for Kids (STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) Educational Picture Book (3books))
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Materials cost
$723.49
Vendor shipping charges
$5.65
Sales tax
$51.01
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.85
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$821.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$144.88
Total project goal
$965.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$965.88
7 Donors
-$547.64
Donations toward project cost
-$482.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$64.65
Matching donations from our partners
-$397.66
Match offers toward project cost
-$338.01
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Kay and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
