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Ms. Flores from Roosevelt Island, NY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Supporting Student Success Through Targeted Writing and Literacy Resources

I need graphic organizers and sentence-building games to support students in planning and structuring their writing,. Additionally, a professional development book will help me design more effective lessons by deepening my understanding of education challenges.

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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

As an educator, I am always looking for ways to better support my students as they develop the critical skills they need to succeed. Writing and literacy are at the heart of this journey, and with your support, I hope to provide my classroom with resources that will help my students become confident writers and communicators. The materials I am requesting are carefully chosen to enhance my students’ learning experiences and provide tools to make writing, reading, and sentence-building accessible and engaging for all.

The books related to writing are invaluable resources that will allow me to guide students through the writing process.

These tools help break down complex writing tasks into manageable steps, making it easier for students of varying abilities to succeed. By using graphic organizers, students can better plan and structure their ideas, which is especially beneficial for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with learning differences.

The "Sentence Building Game" and the "Train of Thought Card Game" will bring an element of fun and interaction to our classroom. These games provide opportunities for students to practice sentence construction, improve their vocabulary, and reinforce grammar in a hands-on way. Such interactive learning tools are not only engaging but also foster collaboration and peer learning. They are particularly useful for younger students or those who struggle with traditional methods of learning grammar and sentence structure.

Finally, "The Knowledge Gap" will support me as an educator by broadening my understanding of the systemic challenges in education. This book offers insights into how content knowledge influences learning, which will enable me to design lessons that are both meaningful and effective for my students.

Ms. Flores PS/IS 217 Roosevelt Island Grades 3-5

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Roosevelt Island, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Skillmatics Card Game - Train of Thought, Fun for Family Game Night, Educational Toys, Travel Games for Kids, Teens and Adults, Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 and Up • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Teaching Writing Through Differentiated Instruction With Leveled Graphic Organizers (Teaching Strategies) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Writing Graphic Organizers for Middle and High School: Helping Students Master 5-Paragraph Essays and Short Answer Responses (grades 6-12) • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55

Materials cost

$169.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.71

Total project goal

$238.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.05

2 Donors

-$216.33

Donations toward project cost

-$202.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.72

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 $0.00

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