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Ms. McCarter from Lawton, OK is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Think Before You Speak. Read Before You Think!

My students need a classroom headphone set, as well as read-along sets for the students to listen to and follow along with.

  • $511 goal

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My Students

"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." It is vital that our children are provided endless opportunities to be exposed to literature. It lays the groundwork for so much more in their future, and builds confidence, creativity and imagination

My students are my heart.

They are brilliant, outgoing, caring and thoughtful little people! They have so much to offer but many of them are lack adequate resources that so many other children are provided. The students we serve come from impoverished families, foster care system, are homeless, come from single parent families, or are living with family members other than their parents. Our school's goal is to provide the most effective and sufficient education that these children deserve while working closely to provide resources for families in crisis or need. Because it is not feasible to ask these families for donations for our classrooms, it becomes very tough to have the appropriate and well-deserved supplies and materials for our children. This is where members of our community have the opportunity to show their support. It also lets our children and families know the true value of education; that complete strangers are willing to be the ones who make a difference!

My Project

Students will use the listening center and books/audio in a variety of ways. They love the technology! Being able to use the headphones is the first thing that would peek their interest. Many of them are eager to begin reading. This provides the experience of reading "on their own". It will teach them basic functions of print, such as reading from left to right and top to bottom. It will also help them understand basic book knowledge, such as front covers, back covers, turning pages, authors and illustrators. Books on tape also provide another avenue for children to be exposed to language which, in turn, expands and improves their vocabulary. Providing this experience is also a wonderful way to increase the independence and boost self-confidence in young children!

This project will make a huge difference in the lives our children.

Many of the students served here aren't read to at home and may not own books at home. This exposure to language and literature is something that may be brand new to them. With the support and encouragement of our community and others around us, we can begin sending the message that education is valuable and necessary!

Ms. McCarter Beginnings Academy 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.

More about Ms. McCarter

Lawton, OK View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EW208 - Wireless Classroom Headphones Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
TS110X - Short Vowels Read-Along Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00

Materials cost

$368.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.50

Total project goal

$510.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $510.01

10 Donors

-$492.36

Donations toward project cost

-$433.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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