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Mrs. Berens from Redding, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready to Read in 2nd Grade

Help me give my students with visual impairments what they need to succeed in their educational careers.

  • $678 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

Our school is located in a low social, economic area.

We have a population of over 90% free and reduced-price lunches.

Our students are faced with many hardships at home that they struggle to overcome and move beyond at school. Their opportunities and experiences are limited due to their economic status. Despite all of these things, when you walk onto our campus and into our classrooms, you see a family of learners and educators.

Our staff and administration are dedicated to helping our students achieve their dreams. We work hard to level the playing field among students from more stable economic backgrounds.

My Project

This year, I have a student who needs some assistive equipment to help continue growing and learning in second grade. Recently, one of my students was diagnosed with severe visual impairment. This student became a strong reader in 1st grade, and as they continue their educational journey, they need some more assistive help with their vision.

The materials that I have asked for will allow a student to build confidence in their visual impairment and succeed in school.

The magnifiers will help the student read their everyday work in all subjects. The text-to-speech device will allow the student to have all materials ready for them to build self-advocating skills and build confidence in their learning. The kindle will help by providing a device for the student to access thousands of books through audio and increase the text size for reading.

Mrs. Berens
Grades PreK-2
    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

    This project will reach 24 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ExamReader | C-Pen | Text to Speech Device | Exam aid | Human Reader Alternative • Amazon Business $275.00 1 $275.00
Introducing Kindle Paperwhite Kids – Includes access to thousands of books, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee • Amazon Business $143.98 1 $143.98
All New, Made for Amazon, Volume Limiting Bluetooth BuddyPhones, PopTime in Purple. Ages (8-15) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
3X Large Magnifying Glass with [10 Anti-Glare & Fully Dimmable LEDs]-Evenly Lit Viewing Area-The Best Lighted Magnifier for Reading Small Fonts, Low Vision Seniors, Macular Degeneration, Inspection • Amazon Business $20.35 1 $20.35
3X Large Full Page Magnifying Glass Hands Free Rectangular Reading Magnifier with 12 LED Lights Foldable Desktop Portable Magnifier Ideal for Reading • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95

Materials cost

$493.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$45.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$575.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.61

Total project goal

$677.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$677.41

1 Donor

-$563.69

Donations toward project cost

-$479.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.55

match offer

-$113.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.06

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$0.00

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