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Mrs. Finch from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun With Phonics!

Help me give my students some books to discuss literacy and items to make our phonics lessons fun and engaging.

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My Project

My 2nd graders are loving literacy and learning about phonics! We are diving deep into the patterns and rules of the English language and learning that bigger words can be decoded using the 6 syllable types. I like to bring in different manipulatives to make our learning time fun but to also touch upon other learning modalities.

Using magnetic wands to blend their letters is a magical thing for a 7-year-old.

I will use the LCD boards for segmenting words, spelling, writing, and so many other fun activities. These boards are colorful and teach them how to use their fine motor skills for correct letter formation and drawing; a life skill that will follow them as they progress through their education.

Having hands-on activities that are fun helps my students feel like we are playing a game but they are really learning why letters make the sounds they do and the logic behind the language of English.

Mrs. Finch Chase Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
16 Pieces LCD Writing Tablet Doodle Pad for Kids 8.5 Inch LCD Drawing Board Colorful Reusable Writing Tablet for Girl Boy Toddlers Educational Toy Gift, 4 Color (Blue, Green, Pink, Red) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Hands Down, Speak Out: Listening and Talking Across Literacy and Math • Amazon Business $40.66 1 $40.66
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays by Tara West, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Elkonin Boxes, Letter Sounds, Preschool Learning Activities (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
hand2mind Reading Readiness Activity Set, CVC Word Games, Magnetic Wand and Chips, Letter Word Puzzles, Learn to Spell for Kids, Alphabet Toys, Preschool Sight Words, Science of Reading Manipulatives • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Delores Thesaurus • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind Magnetic Wands for Kids, Magnet Wands, Magnets for Kids Science, Magnets with Wand, Magnets for Teaching, Preschool Science, Magnet with Handle, Science Classroom Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $16.78 1 $16.78
What Are Words, Really? • Amazon Business $13.12 1 $13.12
Junior Learning Magic-E Objects - Magnetic Learning Foam Objects, Multi • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14

Materials cost

$195.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.04

Sales tax

 $17.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.59

Total project goal

$310.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $310.58

4 Donors

-$176.94

Donations toward project cost

-$164.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.44

match offer

-$117.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.59

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