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Ms. Cegelski from Arverne, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading With Nonfiction

Help me give my students access to nonfiction literacy because my second graders have a difficult time accessing higher level non-fiction reading books because of their academic needs.

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My Students

Our 2nd grade classroom is full of eager and enthusiastic learners! These students are from Queens, NY and greatly lack materials. These students come from a low income area where they lack resources. Our diverse learners range widely in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Students work on academics and with the right resources all students can access the same information.

The implementation of technology in schools helps close that gap. Technology helps make teaching and learning more meaningful and fun. Students are also able to collaborate with their own classmates through technological applications. We are encouraged to implement technology in the classroom but lack the reliable resources to ensure students have an engaging learning experience.

My Project

Help me give me students access to nonfiction literacy. My second graders have a difficult time accessing higher level nonfiction books because of their academic needs.

These resources would be helpful to add to my listening center.

The listening center is utilized during guided reading, and centers which is a critical time during the day to support student individual reading and learning needs. During our nonfiction units, students needs lots of extra support to access these types of books. Students use the listening center to improve their fluency, and vocabulary by accessing information independently.

Ms. Cegelski PS/MS 42 R Vernam Grades PreK-2

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.

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Arverne, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pack - Donors Choose Kensington Hi-Fi Headset Bundle • Best Buy Education $191.80 1 $191.80
RE857 Trains ReadAlong • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.50 1 $32.50
RE739 Swim Fish ReadAlong • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.50 1 $32.50
RE906 Pandas ReadAlong • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.50 1 $32.50
RE909 Planets ReadAlong • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.50 1 $32.50

Materials cost

$321.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.93

Total project goal

$419.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $419.56

1 Donor

-$419.56

Donations toward project cost

-$356.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.93

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 $0.00

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