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Ms. Crotty from Lowell, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing And Learning To Read

Help me give my students games that will help them build their reading skills

  • $591 goal

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My Project

In a first grade classroom for students who are learning English, there can be many difficulties. But the most important thing is creating a safe and fun environment where students can develop a love of learning and a willingness to try new things. I am always looking for exciting ways to teach my students in ways that will keep them engaged.

If learning is fun, and seems like a game, it is more exciting for everyone in the classroom.

With these games and activity sets, I can help the English Language Learners in my classroom to increase their language and literacy abilities in many fun ways.

Ms. Crotty STEM Academy Grades PreK-2

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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Lowell, MA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Early Language Activity Boxes - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Mystery Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
The Fidget Game Ultimate Reading Bundle - Master 220 Dolch Sight Words - Suitable for Pre-K to Grade 3 - Includes Popping Mats & Dice • Amazon Business $53.87 1 $53.87
Trend Enterprises Match Me Game Set - Alphabet & Color and Shapes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Melissa & Doug ABC Picture Boards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Carson Dellosa Big Box of Easy to Read Words • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.16 1 $25.16
Jaxx Sequence Letters Board Game for Kids - Elementary • School Specialty $23.24 1 $23.24
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Letter Puzzles • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
Melissa & Doug Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle with Animals • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
Spelling Puzzle for Kids - 54 Words - Educational Learning Toys for 3-8 Year Old - Matching Letter Spelling Game - CVC Words Learning Activities • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Uppercase and Lowercase 2-Piece Alphabet Puzzles, Set of 24 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
Speak and Spell,Learn,Learning Toys Educational Toy,See Kids Matching Games for Preschool & Kindergarten Ages 3 4 5 6 Year Old, Letter Learning Toy for CVC Word Builders - 83 PCS • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BOHS English Literacy Wiz Fun Game - Upper Case Sight Words - 60 Flash Cards - Preschool Language Learning Educational Toys • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
BOHS Literacy Wiz Fun Game - See and Hide Spell - Lower Case Flash Cards - Preschool Language Learning Educational Toys • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Lakeshore Splash! Jr. Alphabet Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
hand2mind Reading Readiness Activity Set, Magnetic Wands and Chip Set, Learn to Spell for Kids, Spelling Toys, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Learning Letters, Science of Reading Manipulatives • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79

Materials cost

$461.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.64

Total project goal

$590.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.96

2 Donors

-$295.48

Donations toward project cost

-$251.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.32

match offer

-$295.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.32

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 $0.00

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