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Mrs. Armstrong from Jackson, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“ColorQuest: Empowering Students with Vibrant Learning”

Help me give my students a color printer. Students can personalize their learning materials with color-coded notes, highlights, and annotations, which can help improve organization and comprehension of study materials

  • $751 goal

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

My Project

If my grant is funded and I will acquire a color printer, here are some ways I would utilize it to benefit my students:

1.

Create Visual Aids: Print colorful diagrams, charts, and graphs to supplement lessons and enhance understanding of complex topics.

2. Design Engaging Materials: Produce visually appealing handouts, worksheets, and presentations to capture students’ attention and increase engagement in the classroom.

3. Facilitate Project-Based Learning: Enable students to design and print their own colorful projects, posters, and artwork to showcase their learning and creativity.

4. Support Differentiated Instruction: Customize learning materials by color-coding information or providing visual cues to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.

5. Promote Student Collaboration: Encourage collaborative projects by allowing students to collaborate on designing and printing group materials, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

6. Enhance Classroom Decor: Use the color printer to create colorful displays, banners, and posters to decorate the classroom environment and make it more inviting and stimulating for students.

7. Provide Accessible Materials: Utilize color printing to create accessible materials for students with special needs, such as visually impaired students who may benefit from high-contrast materials.

8. Foster Student Ownership: Empower students to take ownership of their learning by involving them in the design and printing process, allowing them to personalize their educational materials.

Overall, a color printer can serve as a versatile tool to support teaching and learning in various ways, fostering creativity, engagement, and student success in the classroom.

Mrs. Armstrong G.N. Smith Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Jackson, MS 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-3850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $305.22 1 $305.22
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 10 Reams, 5000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size with Business Card Slot, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $31.35 1 $31.35
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Lidded Storage Bins, 6 Quart Plastic Storage Containers with Lids, Stackable Latching Boxes for Organizing • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper 65 lbs 8.5 x 11 Assorted Colors 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Staples $21.05 1 $21.05
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Quill.com $20.33 1 $20.33
Astrobrights Cardstock Paper 65 lbs 8.5 x 11 Assorted Colors 250/Pack (21004) • Staples $19.07 1 $19.07
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks 32 oz 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Staples $18.71 1 $18.71
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $17.63 1 $17.63
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $16.59 1 $16.59
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.67 1 $10.67
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$559.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.00

Sales tax

 $39.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.58

Total project goal

$750.54

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