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Mrs. Pirone from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Build Strong Foundations in Literacy

Help me give my students hands-on materials that make learning fun and engaging.

  • $174 goal

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My Project

I believe that building a strong foundation in reading and writing begins with early exposure to letters and sounds. One of the best ways to support young learners is by using hands-on materials that make learning fun and engaging.

With your generous support, I’d love to provide my kindergarten students with letter charts and letter-building materials that will help them develop their literacy skills in an interactive way.

These materials are designed to encourage letter recognition, sound association, and word-building, which are key skills at this stage of their learning journey.

By providing these materials, my students will have the tools they need to become confident readers and writers, setting them up for future academic success. The materials are perfect for both individual practice and group learning activities, ensuring every child gets the support they need.

I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to develop a love for reading and writing, and with your support, we can make that happen!

Mrs. Pirone Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

125 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gamenote Classroom Magnetic Alphabet Letters Kit 238 Pcs with Double - Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Preschool Kids Toddler Spelling and Learning Colorful ABC Education Fridge Magnets • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Torlam Blends & Digraphs Pocket Chart, Onset Rime Phonics Games Sight Word Flash Cards, Educational Spelling Reading Learning Blending Board, Elementary Kindergarten Classroom Teachers Must Haves • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

Materials cost

$115.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.06

Total project goal

$173.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.75

1 Donor

-$86.88

Donations toward project cost

-$73.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.03

match offer

-$86.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.03

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 $0.00

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