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Mrs. Gentilella from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Camera, Lights, Action!

Help me give my students two digital cameras, a black light, and some props to celebrate our new unit of study, "All About Cameras."

  • $289 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are very excited to learn about cameras. We will focus on using the cameras to document our day. They will learned about routines, the importance of documentation and the effect of light. To culminate this unit we will have a photo booth and parents will be invited to come and celebrate their accomplishments and learning.

In this study the students will move from being the subject of the pictures and videos to engaging with cameras as photographers and videographers.

Children will explore a variety of questions and concepts through experiences that support all areas of development and learning.

Please support this project to help me with providing my students authentic experiences.

Mrs. Gentilella PS 4 Duke Ellington Grades PreK-2

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.

New York, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seckton Upgrade Kids Selfie Camera, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Boys Age 3-9, HD Digital Video Cameras for Toddler, Portable Toy for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boy with 32GB SD Card-Blue • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Funny Party Hats 6 Assorted Dress Up Costume & Party Hats • Amazon Business $36.62 1 $36.62
Litake Black Light for Glow Party, 6W UV LED Disco Ball Strobe Lights for Dark Party Supplies, Sound Activated with Remote Control, Dj Light for Halloween Xmas Birthday Party Home Decorations, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
ARTME Glow in The Dark Paint, 10 Bright Colors 60ml/2oz Blacklight Paint Set, Neon Craft Paint, Acrylic Glow Fluorescent Paint Perfect for Art Painting, DIY projects, Halloween and Christmas • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Funny Party Hats Sunglasses For Kids - Sunglasses Party Favors - Prop Sunglasses - Photo Booth Accessories - 6 Pack Funny Shades • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
TSMJUWND Hawaiian Leis for Luau Party 50 Pcs Tropical Hawaiian Flower Necklace Colorful Hawaii Leis Bulk for Hula Dance Party Decor Birthday Summer Beach Pool Party • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MIUSKATL 9 Pack Star Kids Sunglasses, Rimless Sunglasses Party Favors, Colorful Sunglasses for Women, Girls, Boys, Unisex Party Glasses Party Supplies for Birthday, Beach, Pool, Outdoors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kenning 500 Pcs 13mm Star Pony Beads Glow in The Dark Beads White Glow Star Beads Plastic Beads with Large Hole Beading Supplies for DIY Hair Braiding Necklace Wristbands Jewelry Craft Making • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ArtCreativity Movie Clapboard, Hollywood Movie Theme Party Decorations, Academy Awards Party Supplies and Film Décor, Slate Clapperboard Prop for Stage Plays, Fun Photo Booth Prop • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81

Materials cost

$212.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.28

Total project goal

$288.52

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