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

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The Explorers Mission: Strong Word Builders, Decoders and Writers!

Help me give my students 2 magnetic letter sets, 12 magnetic write and wipe boards, 30 wipe-off pockets, 2 giant magnetic write-and-wipe pages & a set of write-and-wipe markers to build phonics skills.

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My Project

These magnetic letters, boards, wipe off charts, pockets, storage caddies, and markers will create a fun and exciting way of building strong phonics, decoding and writing skills for these explorers. The magnetic letters will be used to build and make new words. My students will be able to substitute, isolate, and segment different (consonant) sounds by exchanging and replacing letters. In addition, they will be able to blend, spell, and read words. Using these letters will also help them to build fine motor skills as they manipulative the letters. The Explorers have shown a great interest in magnetic letters and are excited about using them.

The write and wipe items like the magnetic boards and giant charts will help them to practice and build their writing skills as some students find it difficult to manage a pencil with the right pressure.

This is another activity that builds fine motor skills and helps them meet OT goals. The caddies and storage pockets will help them to keep the write & wipe pockets and markers organized and easily accessible. These materials have been selected especially for their accessibility and to create student engagement. My Explorers are on their way to becoming great 21st century readers and writers!

Mrs. Smallwood PS 5 Dr Ronald E McNair 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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC926 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LL628X - Double-Sided Magnetic Write Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $98.99 1 $98.99
GG379 - Reusable Write Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LA138 - Write Wipe Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
LL336 - Magnetic Board Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
PP580 - Giant Magnetic Early Writing Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP505 - Giant Magnetic Draw Write Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC742 - Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
GG179 - Write Wipe Pockets Storage Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
LL628 - Double-Sided Magnetic Write Wipe Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$463.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.38

Total project goal

$589.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.21

2 Donors

-$564.21

Donations toward project cost

-$479.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.63

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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