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Mrs. Gagnon from St. Augustine, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Love Literacy One Book at a Time

Help me give my students books and literacy games that ignite their love for reading!

  • 19 donors
  • $917 goal

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My Project

The key to making reading a fun and rewarding experience is access to books that students can connect with. In my Kindergarten classroom, I am working hard to create an environment where my Kindergarten students can discover the joy of reading. By providing a variety of books at different reading levels, I can ensure that every child has the chance to engage with stories that match their abilities, which in turn builds their confidence and skills.

Because some children may just be beginning to recognize letters and sounds, while others might be starting to sound out words, and others are reading above grade level, having a range of books available allows me to meet each child's individual needs.

Adding these resources will have an immediate impact on my classroom’s learning environment. I'll be able to use the new books in small group lessons giving me the chance to guide students through personalized learning experiences. For example, struggling readers might benefit from extra practice with books that highlight phonics and word recognition, while advanced readers can dive deeper into comprehension and storytelling.

Research shows that kids who read every day improve not only their reading and writing skills but also develop critical thinking abilities and a love for learning. With consistent practice, my kids will see how reading unlocks new ideas, expands their vocabulary, and fuels their curiosity.

Ultimately, my goal is to build a strong, literacy community in my room. This early foundation helps foster a love for reading that will open doors to endless possibilities.

By supporting this goal, you're helping me give my students the excitement to explore the world through books. Any donation is appreciated by my Kindergarten Reading Rockstars!

Mrs. Gagnon Palencia Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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St. Augustine, FL View local requests 18 students impacted 19donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Instant Learning Centers - Complete Phonics Games Set for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 7): 6 Vowel Teams Decodable Readers to Help First Grade and Second Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read ... E, Long I, Long O, Long OO, and Short OO) • Amazon Business $15.99 6 $95.94
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 3): 6 Digraph Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Digraph Per Book) • Amazon Business $15.99 6 $95.94
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 4): 5 Long Vowel VCE Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Long Vowel VCE Type Per Book) • Amazon Business $14.39 6 $86.34
Lakeshore Word Family Readers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$716.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$778.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.44

Total project goal

$916.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $916.29

13 Donors

-$797.19

Donations toward project cost

-$736.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.83

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

-$69.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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