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Ms. Baltero from Lanai City, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Learning to Life: Enhancing Student Materials with Color Printing

Help me give my students enhance the visual appeal of their materials and improve comprehension by incorporating colored visuals effectively.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baltero's classroom raised $695

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are hardworking, curious, and eager to learn, despite the challenges they face. Many of them receive special education services and require individualized support to succeed. They thrive when given visually engaging, hands-on resources that help them better understand complex concepts. Their enthusiasm for learning motivates me to provide them with the best tools possible to support their academic growth and confidence.

A color printer will make a significant impact by allowing me to create visually enriched materials that enhance comprehension and engagement.

Research shows that colored visuals improve memory retention, organization, and overall understanding, especially for students who struggle with reading and processing information. With a color printer, I can produce charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, and other instructional materials that make learning more accessible. For students with learning disabilities, color-coded resources provide crucial support, making it easier to follow along, distinguish important details, and retain information.

The goal of this project is to improve student learning outcomes by incorporating high-quality, colored visuals into daily instruction. By providing visually appealing and structured materials, I hope to boost my students' confidence, participation, and comprehension. This project will help create a more inclusive classroom where all students, regardless of their learning needs, have access to resources that enhance their understanding and foster a love for learning.

Ms. Baltero Lanai Elementary High School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lanai City, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

34 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Smart Tank 7602 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer with 2 years of ink included,Print, scan, copy, fax, Best-for-home, Refillable ink tank (28B98A) • Amazon Business $445.49 1 $445.49
Colored Cardstock 150 sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 30 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Colorful Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Avery Removable ID Labels, Sure Feed Technology, Removable Adhesive, 3-1/3" x 4", 150 Labels (6464) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Neenah Paper 40311 Exact Index Card Stock, 90lb, 94 Bright, 8 1/2 x 11, White, 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Classic Assortment 100 Sheets/Ream (91648) • Staples $10.63 1 $10.63

Materials cost

$526.97

Vendor shipping charges

$2.66

Sales tax

$23.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$590.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.24

Total project goal

$694.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$694.96

1 Donor

-$694.96

Donations toward project cost

-$590.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.24

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$0.00

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