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Mrs. Gumm from Waianae, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Visuals and Learning Materials

Help me give my students a printer and toner for color visuals and learning materials to help them engage and focus.

  • $455 goal

This project expired on June 2, 2025.

This project expired on June 2, 2025.

My Project

The laserjet color printer I am requesting will make a significant difference in my second and third-grade students' learning by providing vibrant, high-quality printed materials that capture their attention and enhance their engagement. Visual learning is crucial at this developmental stage, and colorful images, charts, and interactive worksheets will help students better understand and retain new concepts. Whether it’s printing engaging reading materials, math manipulatives, or creative projects, having access to a color printer will allow me to create visually stimulating resources that cater to different learning styles, making lessons more interactive and enjoyable.

My goal for this project is to enhance learning for visual learners by providing them with clear, engaging, and dynamic educational materials.

Many students grasp concepts more effectively by seeing colorful examples, visual vocabulary, and illustrations. With a color printer, I can create resources that support comprehension, organization, and creativity, helping students to process and retain information more efficiently. By incorporating visually rich materials into daily instruction, I aim to make learning more accessible and exciting for all my students.

My students are unique in their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to take on challenges. They are hard workers who approach learning enthusiastically and with determination, even when faced with complex concepts. Their eagerness to grow and improve inspires me to provide them with the best learning experience. With the right tools and resources, I know they can achieve great things, and this project will help support their academic journey by giving them the materials they need to succeed.

Mrs. Gumm Makaha Elementary School 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - imageCLASS LBP632Cdw Wireless Color Laser Printer - White • Best Buy Education $203.83 1 $203.83
067 067H Toner Cartridge Set MF654Cdw MF656Cdw Compatible for Canon 067 Color ImageCLASS LBP632Cdw LBP633Cdw MF653Cdw Printer High Yield Ink 4 Pack • Amazon Business $132.98 1 $132.98

Materials cost

$336.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.24

Total project goal

$454.92

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