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Ms. Vasquez from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Our Way to Success!

Help me give my students a color printer to create vibrant, durable, hands-on materials for math, reading, and small-group learning.

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Ms. Vasquez Kennedy Elementary School
Houston, TX Grades PreK-2

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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 second graders are naturally curious and love hands-on learning experiences. They learn best when they can see, explore, compare, and create. This year, we adopted a new curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning and encourages students to learn by doing. As exciting as this approach is, it also requires high-quality, colorful instructional materials that help students make sense of what they are learning.

For example, one of our math lessons asked students to compare information about a chocolate cake and a strawberry cake.

Because our classroom copies were printed in black and white, many students could not distinguish between the two cakes or correctly interpret the problem. Instead of focusing on the math, they became confused by the visuals. A simple color copy would have eliminated that barrier and allowed students to spend their time solving the problem rather than figuring out the pictures.

A color printer will allow me to create engaging math games, literacy activities, task cards, anchor charts, and project materials that match the way the curriculum was designed to be taught. Students will be able to clearly identify color-coded information, follow visual directions, organize their thinking, and complete projects with greater confidence. I will also be able to laminate these materials so they can be reused year after year, maximizing their impact while reducing waste.

By donating to our project, you will help transform everyday lessons into meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity will give my students access to the colorful, interactive materials they need to fully participate in project-based learning, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and develop a deeper understanding of math, reading, and other core subjects. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn the way the curriculum intended—through engaging, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and success.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted
Ms. Vasquez Kennedy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Ink Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy for Home Use, Black • Amazon Business $195.99 1 $195.99

Materials cost

$195.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.40

Total project goal

$269.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $269.33

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 $269.33

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