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Ms. McGrady from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Literacy

Help me give my students the materials they need in order to help build upon their literacy skills.

  • $662 goal

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My Students

I teach kindergarten and my goal is always to make learning as fun as possible, whether through curriculum or play. My school is a Title I school that is located in a low income neighborhood where more than 90% of students receive free and reduced price lunch. Keeping this in mind, I strive to provide the best learning opportunities as possible. I want my students to foster a love for learning, and in order for this to happen they need supplies to help them succeed. When my students are provided the correct materials, the possibilities of learning and growth are endless.

My Project

The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a "home." I know exactly where everything will go and how it will be used within the classroom. We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The book bins will be used to store new books that I will be adding to the students library. The rug, along with the floor cushions will be used in in the library area. This will allow students to get comfy while practicing their literacy skills. The literacy activities will be used during center time. This will give students an opportunity to practice skills that will improve their reading ability. The ink will be used for the classroom printer to help make hands on activity stations. All the materials I am asking for will be used within the classroom to help boost my students literacy skills.

Ms. McGrady Reid Park Academy Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

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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Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff - 160074OR Stackable Plastic Book and Organizer Bins for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy, Colored Plastic Baskets (Set of 12) • Amazon Business $74.13 1 $74.13
PP567 - Ready to Write Prompt Box - K-Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Eric Carle Elementary Alphabet Machine Washable Educational Kids Area Rug, 4'11"x6'6" Rectangle, Blue/Orange, 6 feet • Amazon Business $58.79 1 $58.79
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $24.59 2 $49.18
LemeroUtrust Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 67 XXL 67XL use with HP DeskJet 2755 2722 2724 2725 Plus 4155 4152 4140 Envy Pro 6455 6475 Envy 6055 6052 (Black Tri-Color, 2-Pack) • Amazon Business $40.89 1 $40.89
TT822 - Beginning Sounds Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LC113 - Build-A-Word Crayon Boxes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE708 - Snap Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Society6 83 Oranges Terrazzo Love Indoor/Outdoor Floor Cushion, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Pink • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
JJ132 - Sight-Word Puzzles - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies, ABC Games for Toddlers, 4 Games in 1, Math Games for Kindergarten, Alphabet, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Letters, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $18.14 1 $18.14
Rhyming Fun-to-Know Puzzles- Matching games to build language skills • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Alphabet Bingo Games • Amazon Business $11.85 1 $11.85
The Learning Journey: Match It! - Letters - 20 Piece Self-Correcting Spelling Puzzles for Three Letter Words with Matching Images - Learning to Read Games for Ages 4 and Up - Award Winning Toys • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$487.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$562.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.26

Total project goal

$661.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $661.76

3 Donors

-$480.88

Donations toward project cost

-$408.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.13

match offer

-$180.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.13

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