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Ms. Benzango from Hemet, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Phonics: The Science of Reading Comes Alive!

Help me give my students 1. Phonics: Games essential for helping students develop reading skills. 2. Science of Reading: Evidence-based strategies for literacy development. 3. Interactive Fun: Engaging activities 4. Fairy Tale Art: Jack and the Beanstalk

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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 Project

In our diverse and inclusive classroom, I am dedicated to providing my students with hands-on, interactive learning experiences that align with the science of reading. My project focuses on developing essential phonics skills through engaging activities and art crafts, specifically designed to help students retell and explore fairy tales.

Goals:

Phonics Mastery: Implement interactive phonics activities that make learning fun and effective. These activities will cater to different learning styles and allow students to practice essential skills in a playful way.

Creative Retelling: Incorporate art and crafts that encourage students to retell fairy tales, fostering both literacy and creativity. Students will create their own story visuals, which will help deepen their understanding and retention of key story elements.

Inclusive Learning Environment: Address the needs of our economically disadvantaged students by providing them with resources that might otherwise be inaccessible. Every child deserves the opportunity to engage with high-quality learning materials.

Your support will help provide materials such as phonics games, craft supplies for story retelling, and books that reflect the rich diversity of our classroom. Together, we can inspire a love for reading and storytelling in every child!

Thank you for considering supporting our project!

Ms. Benzango Cawston Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Hemet, 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
Magna-Tiles Farm Animals - 25 Piece Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
Alphabet Puzzle Games for Kindergarten - 26 Pairs Self-Correcting ABC Puzzle Alphabet Matching Game - ABC Learning for Toddlers - Sturdy Alphabet Learning Toys Learning Letters Matching Game • Amazon Business $15.86 3 $47.58
Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals - 25 Piece Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
Magna-Tiles Jungle Animals - 25 Piece Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
MAGNA-TILES Safari Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $39.03 1 $39.03
24 Pcs Fidget Blocks, Push Silicone Popper Fidget Sensory Toy, Infinity DIY Pop Building Blocks, Great Tool for Classroom (White) • Amazon Business $15.58 2 $31.16
Lakeshore Snap & Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Gamenote Dry Erase Alphabet and Number Flash Cards - Write and Wipe Laminated ABC Letter Tracing Practice Card for Kindergarten (47 Flashcards with 2 Rings and Marker) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Dixie Lily Large Lima Bean 12 oz Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $24.24 1 $24.24
Duck Brand Duck Tape Printed Duct Tape, 1.88 in x 10 yd, Black and White Checker Design - Durability • School Specialty $7.72 3 $23.16
Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Number Bonds, Math Teacher aids, Whiteboard accessories, 55 Pieces, Grades K+ • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Dry Erase Handwriting Practice White Boards (5 Boards & Erasers) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Dog pop tubes,Toy Dog,Animal pop Tubes,Robot dog,Fidget Toys for Kids,Sensory Toys for Kids 5-7,Dog Party Favors,small toys,dog toys for kids,sensory tubes,autism sensory products（12 Pcs Dog） • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Scribbledo 36 Pack Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted Classic Colors Whiteboard Markers with Eraser Cap Thin Low Odor Skinny White Board Markers for Kids Adults Students Teachers Home School & Office • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
Kaya Crystal 9oz Plastic Cups (Pack of 20) - Elegant Plastic Drinkware, Perfect Clear Cups for Birthday Party Supplies, Weddings or Everyday Use, Clear • Amazon Business $5.92 2 $11.84
100 Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, Handwriting Cards Learn to Write CVC Sight Words CVC Words Games for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
nobasco Squishies, 28 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys - Kawaii Cat Squishys Slow Rising Animals - Party Favors, Goodie Bag, Birthday Gifts, Mini Squishies Stress Reliever Toy Pack • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
200PCS 6" Bamboo Skewers, Φ=4mm - Natural Wooden Skewers for Appetizers, Fruit Kabobs, Chocolate Fountain, Grilling - Food Skewer Sticks for BBQ, Party, Kitchen - Cocktail Picks for Drinks, Dining • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$720.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.27

Sales tax

 $65.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.85

Total project goal

$992.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.34

1 Donor

-$443.94

Donations toward project cost

-$421.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.20

match offer

-$496.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$421.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.22

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