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Ms. Yajaira from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing Moments: Fostering Creativity in Our Classroom

Help me give my students the magic of learning in our classroom by funding a photography printer, ink, and photography paper – vital tools for documenting and celebrating the unique journey of creativity and discovery each child undertakes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yajaira's classroom raised $523

This project is fully funded

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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

I am thrilled to share an exciting opportunity to enhance the learning experience in our blended preschool classroom. We are seeking funding for a photography printer, ink, and photography paper to further enrich our documentation process.

In our Reggio-inspired environment, documentation plays a pivotal role in capturing and celebrating the children's unique journey of discovery and creativity.

Through photographs, we can beautifully showcase the intricate details of their projects, collaborations, and individual expressions. However, our current resources limit our ability to provide high-quality prints that truly reflect the magic unfolding in our classroom.

With your support, we aim to acquire a dedicated photography printer, ensuring vivid and lasting prints that showcase the essence of each child's learning journey. The accompanying high-quality ink and photography paper will contribute to the preservation of these precious moments, creating tangible artifacts that families can cherish.

Having a classroom printer is crucial as it serves as a gateway to transforming intangible moments of learning into tangible artifacts. In a preschool classroom, especially in a Reggio-inspired setting, documentation is key to understanding and celebrating the children's individual and collective growth. A printer allows us to convert captured moments, creative expressions, and collaborative projects into high-quality prints, creating a visual narrative that not only preserves the richness of their experiences but also facilitates communication between educators, children, and parents. It becomes a valuable tool for reflection, fostering a deeper connection to the learning journey and promoting a sense of pride and ownership among young learners.

Your generous contribution will not only provide us with the tools to document the children's growth and exploration effectively, but, also enable parents to actively engage in their children's learning experiences. Together, let's empower these young minds and celebrate the beauty of education through the lens of creativity.

Ms. Yajaira Barbara Vick Early Child Center Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

40 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KODAK Dock Plus 4Pass Instant Photo Printer (4x6 inches) + 90 Sheets Gift Bundle • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
HP Smart -Tank 5101 Wireless Cartridge-free all in one printer, up to 2 years of ink included, mobile print, scan, copy (1F3Y0A) , White • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
KODAK Photo Paper Gloss 4"x6", 100 count, 52lb-200g/m2 weight, 6.5 mil thickness (41160 - 1743327)… • Amazon Business $27.88 1 $27.88

Materials cost

$407.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.35

Total project goal

$522.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $522.33

7 Donors

-$498.80

Donations toward project cost

-$443.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.53

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 $0.00

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