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Ms. Nicholson from Carlsbad, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Phonics

Help me give my students access to manipulatives that will help solidify their ability to break apart the phonemes in words and aid in spelling and reading success.

  • $239 goal

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My Project

Hello! My name is Alex Nicholson. I've been an educator for 12+ years and have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and age groups. My journey in teaching has been incredibly rewarding, and I'm proud to say that I'm deeply committed to providing the best possible educational experience for my students.

In our classroom, we place a strong emphasis on literacy and the power of reading.

We believe that reading is the foundation of all learning and that it opens doors to new worlds, ideas, and perspectives. My students are not just eager readers; they are explorers who embark on literary adventures with enthusiasm and curiosity.

This project will help me get the necessary materials for direct, explicit hands-on instruction to each student at my school.

With great excitement, my school district funded the implementation of UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute). UFLI "is an ongoing effort by UF faculty and students to improve literacy outcomes for struggling students by addressing two key areas: reader development and teacher development." It provides teachers with online access to lessons and tools, as well as a thorough teacher's manual. The program recommends the use of workmats and elkonin boxes to make the greatest impact. The materials necessary to get elkonin boxes in the hands of all learners will be funded through this project.

Ms. Nicholson Kelly Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Carlsbad, CA View local requests 24 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gamenote Magnetic Small White Board Set - Double Sided Magnet Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards 9x12 Lined Whiteboard for Kids Student Learning • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulatives Games for Kindergarten Elementary, 6 Ten Frames & 66 Magnetic Math Counters Toys for Boys/ Girls , STEM Learning Educational Number Toy For Children's Gift… • Amazon Business $15.19 5 $75.95

Materials cost

$155.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.74

Total project goal

$238.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$238.28

3 Donors

-$186.52

Donations toward project cost

-$160.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.48

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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