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Ms. Clark from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Lab

My students need a variety of multi-sensory tools, like colored markers, magnetic surfaces and beads to develop literacy skills.

  • $531 goal

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My Students

Frederick Douglass once said "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." Imagine how you would feel at age 16 if you didn't know the alphabet.

Because of interrupted schooling many of my students did not develop basic literacy skills that are necessary for them to read and comprehend high school level material.

My students are all classified with different disabilities, primarily behavioral and learning disabilities, but will graduate with high school diplomas. In order for them to satisfy graduation requirements they will have to pass state exams and many do not have the necessary literacy skills.

My Project

Traditional teaching methods have proved unsuccessful for many of the students in my classroom-which is why they don't have basic literacy skills. In order to develop phonemic awareness and fluency I need to employ a variety of multi-sensory techniques. Tools like brightly colored markers to identify letters and sounds, a magnetic board for use with magnetic letters (which I already have), and the letter beads so they can build words, practice sounds and develop skills. The reading comprehension kit is a tool that will help struggling readers develop the skills necessary for understanding what they are reading, after they have learned to read it. The pencil sharpener is a basic need-easily sharpened pencils provide students with less of a barrier to getting into their work. All of these tools together will help to continue a developing safe space for literacy skill development and experimentation.

Donations to this project will help to foster and nurture a safe space for struggling students to become active readers who are ready to graduate from high school with skills that will enable them to be engaged citizens.

Ms. Clark PS 035 Grades 9-12

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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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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AA348 - Magnetic Write & Wipe Adjustable Easel • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
FF740X - High-Interest Intervention Reading Folders - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $95.00 1 $95.00
21201-1029: Mr. Sketch Washable Marker Set - Assorted Class Pack, Set of 64 • Blick Art Materials $51.68 1 $51.68
21417-1002: X-Acto X-Acto Teacher Pro Pencil Sharpener • Blick Art Materials $44.63 1 $44.63
RR698 - Draw & Write Touch Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
EE228 - Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$405.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.59

Total project goal

$530.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $530.59

1 Donor

-$530.59

Donations toward project cost

-$451.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.59

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 $0.00

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