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Mrs. Kane from Troy, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Learning to Read More Engaging

Help me give my students a text to speech device to help them access grade level material while still learning to read.

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My Project

My students are hard working remedial readers. Some I have had for years. The games and finger tools will help my students engage with their learning and help them look forward to the work that they find so difficult. My students also tend to be anxious and fidgedy while reading, weighted animals to hold and read to will hopefully reduce their stress. Many of my students are dyslexic and learn best by multisensory methods of learning. The sand and pop it's will help with both reading and spelling. The text to speech pen will allow these same students to access grade level material while learning to read.

Mrs. Kane Tamarac Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Troy, NY View local requests

Half 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pen Scanner, 110+ Languagese Text to Speech Device for Dyslexia, OCR Digital Highlighter Reader Pen, Exam Reading Pen, Bluetooth Langage Translator, No Monthly Fee • Amazon Business $92.88 1 $92.88
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 3 $89.97
PETBSNVB Both Side Alphabet, Letter, ABC, Phonics Pop Board, Square Popper, Montessori Educational for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 1 2 3 Year Old • Amazon Business $8.95 4 $35.80
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Weighted Hammerhead Shark Stuffed Animal for Anxiety – 3 lb, Soft and Fluffy Plush – 16 inch Cozy and Snuggly for Kids and Adults (Blue) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Aizweb CVCC & CCVC Word Game,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Special Education Reading Manipulative Montessori Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter, Guided Reading Strips, Reading Pointers for Kids, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, ADHD Tools, Special Education School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Haves (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $25.79 1 $25.79
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
uoozii 16" | 3 Pounds Grey Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kaemi 120Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Animals Bulk 3D Erasers Take Apart Erasers Toys for Party Favors Treasure Box Games Prizes • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
EHO Clamp On Pen Cup Holder with Headphone Hanger, No Drill Under Desk Headphone Hook or Bag Hook for Pens, Pencils, Paper Clips, Various Stationery and Drink Cups • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
Yexiya 48 Pcs Guided Reading Strips Colored Highlight Strips Colorful Overlay Highlighter Bookmarks Dyslexia Reading Tools Reading Trackers for Kids Children Student Assistant Helps Dyslexia, 2 Sizes • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Novelty Place 40Pcs LED Party Finger Lights for Kids, LED Finger Flashlight Light Up Finger Ring Toys for Party Favor, Halloween, Raves, Concert Shows • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Gaprumi 30Pcs Plastic Fake Witch Fingers Colorful Finger Pointers for Kids Reading Halloween Witch Fingers for Party Cosplay Costume Accessory 5 Colors • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
20 Pcs Finger Puppets Toys,Funny Colorful Monster Stretchy Finger Puppets,Soft Rubber Finger Doll Toys for Children's Party Favors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
3 otters Eyeball Ring, 25PCS Eye Finger Puppets Eye Monster Finger, Party Favors, Teachers Prizes, Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers, Novelty Classroom Exchange Gifts, Valentines Day Gifts • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85

Materials cost

$462.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.01

Total project goal

$593.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.39

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 $593.39

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