As a special education teacher working in a fully self-contained classroom with K-2 students, I am deeply committed to supporting each child's unique needs and ensuring they succeed and stay engaged in their learning. Witnessing the joy and excitement on my student's faces when they engage with colorful, interactive materials is incredibly rewarding. It’s these moments of connection and enthusiasm that make all the hard work worthwhile.
Currently, our classroom relies heavily on black-and-white materials, which can sometimes limit the impact and engagement of our lessons.
A colored printer would be a game-changer for us, allowing us to create vibrant, visually stimulating resources that cater to our students’ diverse learning styles. With a colored printer, I would be able to provide materials such as colorful storybooks, visually appealing charts, and interactive worksheets that can make learning more enjoyable and effective for my students.
My students come with a range of abilities and needs, and I am dedicated to finding creative ways to support each one of them. Whether it’s through visual aids that help with comprehension or hands-on activities like, hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles, that bring concepts to life, I strive to meet my students where they are and help them thrive. A colored printer would be an invaluable tool in this process, enabling me to produce high-quality, engaging materials that are tailored to their needs.
Your support would not only enhance the learning environment but also make a significant difference in the academic and emotional growth of my students. They are eager learners who benefit greatly from materials that capture their attention and make learning fun. With your help, we can make our classroom a more vibrant and enriching place for all my students.
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Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax Plus Auto Document Feeder White Large
• Amazon Business
$479.99
1
$479.99
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
$44.74
1
$44.74
HOTUO 12 Pack 11x14 Kids Art Frame Display 8.5x11, Bevel Cut Mluticolor Cardboard Paper Kid Artwork Picture Frames, Great for Kids Drawings, Artworks
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Red
• Amazon Business
$9.56
1
$9.56
Materials cost
$570.27
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.09
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$633.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$111.87
Total project goal
$745.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$745.78
1 Donor
-$745.78
Donations toward project cost
-$633.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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