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Ms. Romero from Bakersfield CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Education: Colorful Creations for Classroom Learning

Help me give my students a colored printer equipped with ink to enhance their learning experiences and foster creativity through vibrant visual materials.

  • 2 donors
  • $424 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Color plays a crucial role in information processing and memory retention. By printing educational materials in color, can help them better grasp complex concepts and details, making learning more accessible and engaging. Colorful visuals, such as diagrams, charts, and graphs, can clarify ideas and relationships, aiding students in understanding and internalizing content more effectively than monochrome materials. Colorful materials capture attention and stimulate interest, motivating students to actively participate in lessons.

With vibrant handouts and presentations, I can create a dynamic learning environment that fosters curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject matter.Color coding and highlighting can be powerful tools for differentiation, this lets me tailor instructional materials to meet the learning needs of my students.

Visuals can assist in organizing information and accommodating all learning styles.A colored printer empowers students to express their creativity and demonstrate their understanding in visually compelling ways. They can design colorful projects, posters, and presentations that showcase their unique perspectives and insights. My goal for requesting a colored printer for my students is to improve the effectiveness of visual aids by providing colorful materials that support comprehension and retention of information, to better accommodate their learning needs and preferences of my students by offering materials that can be customized and differentiated through color coding. To encourage creativity and self-expression among students by giving them the tools to design and produce colorful projects, presentations, and artwork that demonstrate their understanding and creativity. Student possess their own set of talents, interests, and strengths, whether it's academic, artistic ability, or leadership skills. Recognizing and nurturing students strengths is key to unlocking their full potential.Each student has the potential for growth and development, academically and personally. By providing them with the necessary support, encouragement, and opportunities, I empower them to achieve their goals and aspirations, realizing their full potential.

Ms. Romero
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $261.62 1 $261.62
Epson - EcoTank 502 3-Pack Ink Bottles - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow • Best Buy Education $36.73 1 $36.73

Materials cost

$298.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$360.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.55

Total project goal

$423.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $423.68

1 Donor

-$189.54

Donations toward project cost

-$180.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.48

match offer

-$211.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$180.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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