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

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Read to Succeed

Help me give my students the differentiated support to help them reach their full potential with the Individual Hands-On Language Kits.

  • $582 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students have been in school for 2 months. Even though some attended school virtually last year, for the most part all have adjusted well. I have students performing on different grade levels but they are determined and work hard daily. They come from diverse backgrounds with different challenges. They come to school for a sense of normalcy.

My students have adapted beautifully to the "new normal" this school year.

They love coming to school to learn, share and have fun. I love seeing them help one another out. They have adapted in doing so safely.

My Project

My students struggle to read independently using our current reading program. It bothers me to see them struggle and lose confidence in themselves. I want to spark an interest in reading for them. I want to build up their confidence and raise their self esteem when it comes to reading. The reading kits I ordered will be used for supplemental purposes. The material will allow me to differentiate to meet their needs on their level.

"To learn to read is to light a fire" and I want to keep the fire burning to give them the passion to want to read.

My students are noticeably more engaged when they are able to understand what the lesson is about. They participate and have a sense of pride in their effort. When I witness their enthusiasm for learning it makes me very happy. I know that the the reading units, pencil sharpener, as well as the crayons will help my students be more prepared for the day. Who wants to write with a dull pencil or not have crayons to add the finishing touches to their drawing? The zip lock bags will be used to store important papers.

Frederick Douglass wrote, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." I want to give my students the gift of becoming better readers which will give them the freedom to go wherever their little minds will take them.

Ms. Mathis Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Mathis

Wyandanch, NY 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KT18624 - Individual Hands-On Language Kit Gr 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
ES119 - Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
KT18421 - Individual Hands-On Language Kit Kindergarten • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
KT18422 - Individual Hands-On Language Kit Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
KT18623 - Individual Hands-On Language Kit Gr 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.99 1 $74.99
Zipafile Storage Bags Pack Of 12 • Teachers' School Supply $27.14 1 $27.14
VX271Z - Lakeshore 8-Color Standard Crayons - Set of 12 Student Packs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 2 $21.98

Materials cost

$454.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$493.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.15

Total project goal

$581.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.02

3 Donors

-$387.34

Donations toward project cost

-$329.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.09

match offer

-$193.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$164.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.05

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 $0.00

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