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Mrs. Sussman from Charlotte, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Sussman's classroom raised $383

Bringing Speech and Language to Life with Color

Help me give my students a colored printer to help them engage in learning!

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Mrs. Sussman Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Every day, I work with preschool children who are learning to communicate, express their needs, develop language skills, and build confidence in their ability to interact with others. Many of my students have speech and language delays and require specialized, engaging materials to help them succeed both in the classroom and beyond.

Young children learn best through hands-on, visual experiences.

As a speech-language pathologist serving Pre-K students, I create individualized materials such as articulation picture cards, visual schedules, social stories, vocabulary activities, communication boards, language games, and literacy-based lessons. These resources help students understand concepts, practice new skills, and stay motivated during therapy sessions.

Unfortunately, many of the materials I create lose their effectiveness when printed in black and white. Preschool students rely heavily on visual cues, and color helps capture their attention, improve comprehension, and support learning. A color printer would allow me to produce high-quality therapy materials that are vibrant, engaging, and tailored to each student's unique needs.

With access to a color printer, I will be able to create and update materials more efficiently throughout the school year. Students will benefit from colorful picture supports, themed language activities, social-emotional learning resources, and communication tools that encourage participation and increase learning opportunities. These materials can be reused year after year and adapted for a wide range of speech and language goals.

Your support will directly impact young learners as they develop the communication skills needed to connect with others, participate in classroom activities, and become confident communicators. By helping provide a color printer for our speech therapy program, you will be helping bring learning to life and giving students the visual supports they need to thrive.

Thank you for investing in the voices and futures of our preschool students.

40 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Sussman Hawk Ridge Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Charlotte, NC View local requests 40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $269.99 1 $269.99

Materials cost

$269.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.37

Total project goal

$382.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $382.47

1 Donor

-$382.47

Donations toward project cost

-$325.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.37

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