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Ms. Flora from Houston, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Them Talk! Oral Language and Socio-Emotional Support Through Stories

Help me give my students a opportunity to experience the ideology of the Literacy Lab in a virtual setting by providing rich and diverse children's literature. The iPad will be used as a tool to capture their words.

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My Students

On March 12th 2020, I would have never believed in my wildest dreams that it would be the last time that I would see my students face-to-face in the Oral Language Lab! We were robbed of so many precious opportunities to engage in whimsical read alouds, oral dictations and dramatizations.

I teach at a Title 1 school, located in the Northeast area of Houston.

The school provides 100% free breakfast and lunch. My students are primarily from socio-economically disadvantaged households and lack experiences that will enhance their oral language development and socio-emotional skills. They are incredibly resilient, bright and curious children willing to explore the world around them, even with obstacles in their paths. I want to be "THAT" teacher who will equip them with the necessary tools to be successful, confident individuals that are life-long learners.

Because of the pandemic, my school will be virtual for the first six-weeks. I want to be able to provide my students, with your help a rich literacy foundation that's inclusive to all and will adhere to their individual needs. Having a strong, cohesive start to learning this school year will set them up for future academic success.

My Project

The iPad will allow students a mode to engage in modeled writing instruction and be used to take individual student's story dictations virtually in small groups on the Microsoft Teams platform. Students will then come together and dramatize their stories with their peers. Research has shown the power of stories help children cope socially and emotionally through traumatic events.

Rich, thought-provoking and diverse children's literature will promote strong oral language development, emotional support and a springboard for creative writing.

The books and technology will allow for support during this unprecedented time to help create a bit of normalcy for my students.

Ms. Flora Fonwood Early Childhood Center 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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Houston, TX 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $430.00 1 $430.00
JOBY - GripTight PRO Tablet Mount - Black • Best Buy Education $27.83 1 $27.83
We Love You, Mr Panda • Amazon Business $17.31 1 $17.31
All My Treasures: A Book of Joy (Growing Hearts) • Amazon Business $16.01 1 $16.01
Scribble Stones • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Black Is a Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
Teach Your Dragon About Diversity: Train Your Dragon To Respect Diversity. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Diversity and Differences. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Pink Is for Boys • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Don't Touch My Hair! • Amazon Business $11.38 1 $11.38
A Little SPOT of Kindness! • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Beautiful Oops! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
I Am Perfectly Designed • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The World Needs More Purple People • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73
Dear Girl,: A Celebration of Wonderful, Smart, Beautiful You! • Amazon Business $8.72 1 $8.72
Julián Is a Mermaid • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Love from the Crayons • Amazon Business $3.85 1 $3.85

Materials cost

$691.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$732.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.23

Total project goal

$861.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $861.52

7 Donors

-$823.58

Donations toward project cost

-$732.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.94

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