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Mrs. Watkins from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small Steps, Small Groups, Big Changes

Help me give my students the gift of reading, by helping to create more meaningful and impactful small groups.

  • $671 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 Project

I am currently teaching 22 amazing students. I only have 2 readers in my class. When they first entered the class many of them felt insecure about their reading abilities. They would always focus on what they didn't know or couldn't do, rather than speak to their strengths. Many of the students said things like " I can't read" or " I can't write." It saddens me when I give them a task and they tell me they can't do it. They are very eager to learn and are very hard working. I'm working on shifting the mindset and using the skills we do have while working to improve the things we struggle with. We have gotten to the place where they are now willing to try, we just lack the tools to get them there seamlessly.

One thing that I have noticed throughout the years of teaching is that small group instruction is the secret sauce to developing strong readers.

It is in small groups that students learn targeted skills to help them become fluent readers. I am asking for tools to make my small group instruction in addition to independent centers more engaging and meaningful. I can use the supplies to teach, and also to have them apply concepts on their own. Please help me build on their current knowledge and give them new skills to make the fluent and confident readers. Help make my small groups more impactful. You can literally change the trajectory of their entire life by giving them the gift of reading.

Mrs. Watkins PS 152 Evergreen 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 Mrs. Watkins

Bronx, 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonics Skill-Building Book Sets - Complete Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
Lakeshore Road to Reading Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2138424) • Staples $27.64 2 $55.28
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2135174) • Staples $25.99 2 $51.98
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $45.89 1 $45.89
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$532.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.60

Total project goal

$670.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.69

7 Donors

-$610.34

Donations toward project cost

-$518.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.55

match offer

-$60.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.05

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 $0.00

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