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Mrs. Litzell from N Port, FL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We All Can Learn When Learning Is Fun!

My students need learning centers to help them master 2nd-grade skills. Mastering these skills will help them be more successful throughout their educational journey.

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My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school, my students face many challenges both in the classroom and at home. Despite these many challenges, my goal is to keep things simple and provide my students with a loving and meaningful learning environment.

They like to move, they love to read, and love lots of positive attention.

Many of my student are raised in single-parent households or by other family members. Most of them receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These situations make it difficult to get ahead early in life and may hinder them with "typical" life experiences many of us see on a daily basis. From the minute they walk in my classroom, I focus on their individual potential and growth. I may not have any control over their home lives; however, I am able control the fact that their experience during the school day will be positive and caring. My goal is to inspire even our earliest learners to enjoy learning and to continue on a path of academic excellence.

My Project

The various learning centers will allow my students to engage in particular skill sets that are required to be mastered. The math and language centers are meant to engage the students. Once any given skill has be taught, it is always good to allow the students to practice that skill. Each of the games/activities in these centers will allow my students to practice what they have learned. I am working with low-performing students, and I need to give them the greatest opportunity to be successful. As previously stated, some of my students are low performing, the magnetic letters are a hands-on way to help my students learn to spell and read. Writing is becoming more and more prevalent in today's classroom: having the ability to teach my students proper writing skills is of utmost importance. The teaching charts for writing are good examples and tools to help my students learn how to write. In addition to the writing charts, the vocabulary journals are also an excellent tool for teaching and learning vocabulary. It has been shown that using new vocabulary in multiple ways helps the students retain new vocabulary. Children learn at different speeds and in different ways. Using these board games, journals, and whiteboards will ensure my students will get what they need to thrive in our classroom.

Your generous donation to this project will improve our 2nd-grade classroom by building the appropriate skills in reading, math, and writing.

This will change the lives of my students for the better because they will love school and feel what it is like to be successful. I believe that, if children have success in early education, they will carry that with them throughout the rest of their lives.--- HAVE FUN LEARNING AND LEARNING CAN BE FUN!

Mrs. Litzell Cranberry Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD565X - Math Instant Learning Centers - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
FF610X - Language Skills Learning Centers for Common Core Standards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
GG125 - Vocabulary Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 2 $65.98
JJ518 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 1 $42.99
DD468 - Visualize Math Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD728 - Developing Writing Skills Magnetic Teaching Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$501.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.20

Total project goal

$634.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $634.68

2 Donors

-$534.68

Donations toward project cost

-$454.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.20

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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