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Ms. Tema from New Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small Group Superstars

Help me give my students small group materials to build their literacy skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tema's classroom raised $913

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello there! I am a First Grade teacher striving to receive materials to help my students in small group instruction. All of the items requested will help my students learning in a variety of ways. The mini white boards and phonics games will help my lower students have extra practice with building words such as cat, dog, see. My goal for this project is to have all the necessary materials to bridge the gap for my scholars that are not achieving grade level and use this for small group instruction. My students are so special to me as we are a school that majority of students come from low income family and housing and really need the help from their teachers to help them succeed. Having the necessary materials will allow my students who learn in different ways accommodate their learning so they can succeed.

Ms. Tema Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Dry Erase Board – 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard Stand Easel White Board Flipchart Easel Board with 25 Sheets Paper Pad • Amazon Business $151.49 1 $151.49
Letter Formation Sand Tray • Nasco $22.78 3 $68.34
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level A • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level B • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Charles Leonard Plastic Pencil Boxes Assorted Colors 12/Pack (CHL76305-12) • Staples $36.37 1 $36.37
YEMUNY 5 Tier Rolling Utility Cart Multi-Functional Movable Storage Book Shelves with Lockable Casters for Study Office Kitchen Classroom, Yellow • Amazon Business $35.86 1 $35.86
Taobary 24 Set Dry Erase Paddle Whiteboard Set 24 Double Sided Dry Erase Answer Paddle 7.8 x 5.7 Inch 24 Dry Erase Markers 24 Whiteboard Eraser for Students Election Voting Auctions • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
EAI Education Magnetic Ten Frame & Part-Part-Whole Dry-Erase Paddles: Set of 5 • Amazon Business $28.93 1 $28.93
Gamenote Classroom Magnetic Alphabet Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double - Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Preschool Kids Toddler Spelling and Learning Colorful ABC Education Fridge Magnets • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
10 Pack Double Sided Whiteboard Lined Dry Erase Board for Kids 4+ Ruled Writing Board Handwriting Practice - Small White Board Dry Erase Board 9x12 Dry Erase Board with Lines Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
JoyCat Word Pop CVC Word Games,Learn to Read in Weeks,Multisensory Reading & Phonics Game Ideal for Pre Kinderarten to 1st Grade-Board Games-Fidget Word Pop with 88 CVC Cards • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Amy&Benton 120PCS Treasure Box Toys Classroom Prizes Kids Birthday Party Favors Goodie Bag Fillers Pinata Stuffers Prize Box Items Gift Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Ocean and Sand • Blick Art Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Skill Builders! 1st Grade Addition & Subtraction, Homeschool Curriculum, First Grade Learning Games, First Grade Learning Materials, 109 Pieces, Age 6+ • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers, 68 Sheets Scented Stickers,17 Different Scents Smelly Stickers for Kids &Teachers & Parents as Reward Stickers, Christmas Gift, Party Favor. Smelly Stickers. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
CVC Words Games First Grade Classroom Must Haves, Phonics Games for Kindergarten First 2nd Grade, Sight Words Flash Cards Spelling Reading Preschool Learning Games Spelling Educational Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hapyland Sight Words Flash Cards Kindergarten with Wooden Box, Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities, Educational Toys for Kids 3-7, Montessori Toys for 4 Year Old, Spelling Games CVC Word Games • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Play-Doh Starter Pack Modeling Compound, Rainbow Colors, 8/Pack (SL8347) • Quill.com $8.81 1 $8.81
Pink Pencil Top Erasers - Pink, Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $7.42 1 $7.42

Materials cost

$705.22

Vendor shipping charges

$29.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.90

Total project goal

$912.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$912.68

1 Donor

-$912.68

Donations toward project cost

-$775.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$136.90

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$0.00

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