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Mrs. Southworth from Michigan City, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Reading!

Help me give my students the necessary materials to enhance their reading skills!

  • $661 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

Reading can be challenging for students, especially in 2nd grade. This summer, I had the opportunity to begin LETRS training (Science of Reading training) to gain a deeper understanding of how the brain functions during reading and spelling, as well as to comprehend why students often struggle with reading and phonics. Working with students in small groups using hands-on and multi-sensory materials such as letter tiles, mirrors, and sound cards has been proven to help them retain what they learn.

My goal for this project is to enhance student learning and to make phonics and reading enjoyable for both students and teachers alike!

My students are incredibly special, and I want to provide them with the tools for success not only in my classroom but also throughout their lives.

"Reading is a passport to endless adventures!"- Mary Pope Osborne

Mrs. Southworth Joy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Michigan City, IN 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles, Letter Recognition for Kindergarten, Letter Sounds, Phonics Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Classroom Materials (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $49.49 3 $148.47
Yuanhe Magnetic Bingo Chips Set - 6 Colors Magnetic Wands with 600 Metal Chips for Counting and Sorting, Educational Activities • Amazon Business $22.13 5 $110.65
hand2mind Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Games, Letter Sounds, Phonics Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Phonics for Kindergarten, Toys That Help with Speech • Amazon Business $11.29 7 $79.03
hand2mind Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Trays, Stackable Trays for Classroom, Magnetic Letter Trays, White Boards for Kids, Science of Reading Classroom Materials, Teacher Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $23.79 2 $47.58
Dandat 30 Pcs Small Mirrors for Kids Unbreakable Shatter Proof Mirror 6 x 4 Inches Round Corners Plastic Mirrors Square Double Sided Preschool Classroom Mirror DIY Crafts (Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
EOOUT 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Zipper Bags for Organizing Storage, Waterproof Zipper Pouches, Letter Size, File Bags for School, Toys, Puzzle, Board Games and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
hand2mind Sound Wall Classroom Phonics Kit, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten, Speech Therapy Materials, Phonemic Awareness, ESL Teaching Materials, Science of Reading Manipulatives (169 Cards) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Very Helpful Floss Rule (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Overly Controlling Bossy R (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Not-So-Spooky Silent Letters (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Very Special Heart Words (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Materials cost

$523.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.09

Total project goal

$660.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $660.58

6 Donors

-$660.58

Donations toward project cost

-$561.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.09

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