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Ms. James from Buffalo, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. James “I Have a Dream” Literacy Workshop

Help me give my students colored pencils, paper, markers and other school items.

  • 12 donors
  • $1,003 goal

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My Project

My students are 5-8th grade special education children who love reading! They come to class enthusiastic about reading and curious about ALL subject matters, no matter if it’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry or plays. They have various different backgrounds, but they all share two things in common: (1) they enjoy reading and (2)I believe in them! My students come from a neighborhood that the city has not supported, but they know and understand the importance of education and their own community.

My students love voicing their opinions on why they like their books, as well as why they dislike something they have read.

Many of them want to improve their reading abilities, as well, and having access to information is paramount for them.

These books will continue to enhance the print-rich classroom that I strive to create. Our classroom library is a place that my students really enjoy. Every student book that is placed in our library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind. I have watched them the past few months of school read titles just like these, and I have also asked them what type of books they would enjoy reading. Students will be able to choose books, which will help them continue to enjoy independent reading time.

My students already have shown an astonishing interest in independent reading, and this project will only help enrich their experiences with the printed word.

Pencils, pencils, crayons, magic markers, dry erase markers, line-paper, construction paper, flashcards, dictionaries, reading manipulatives, and other classroom/teacher supplies that are essential as we improve not only our reading skills, but our writing and math skills, too!

Ms. James Western New York Maritime Charter - Middle School Grades 6-8

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 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

20 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books • Amazon Business $98.48 1 $98.48
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Word Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
Lakeshore Snap & Build Phonics - Complete Set of Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Gifts for Kids, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.10 5 $70.50
Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit for Beginning Readers - Phonics, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
American Heritage First Dictionary, Grade K to 2 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Little People BIG DREAMS Black Voices Set (hardcover boxed book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $23.99 1 $23.99
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes Blends & Digraphs - Reading Learning Activities for Kids Ages 6+, Classroom and Teacher Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.88 1 $21.88
Prang 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 500 Sheets/Pack (P6555-0001) • Staples $21.72 1 $21.72
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
American Heritage Picture • Teachers' School Supply $18.99 1 $18.99
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Site CVC Words Learning Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Jade Active 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10x13 Inches, Assorted Colors, Reusable and Oversized Dry Erase Sleeves, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors/Ticketholder • Amazon Business $15.65 1 $15.65
My Beginning Readers Set (A Complete Set of 25 First Reader Books, Level A) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: A Box of 5 I Can Read Favorites for Beginner Readers (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Cut & Paste Sight Words Sentences • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 1 $12.99
CVC Word Stories CVC Books for Beginning Readers: CVC Short Vowel Sounds Decodable Stories for Preschool and Kindergarten (Decodable Books Kindergarten) • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.72 2 $9.44
Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.93 2 $7.86
Learn to Read: A Magical Sight Words and Phonics Activity Workbook for Beginning Readers Ages 5-7: Reading Made Easy | Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade • Amazon Business $6.55 1 $6.55
School Zone? Interactive? "Sight Words" Flash Cards, Word Recognition • Quill.com $4.62 1 $4.62

Materials cost

$787.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.44

Total project goal

$1,002.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,002.96

11 Donors

-$1,002.96

Donations toward project cost

-$852.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.44

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