Endless Printing Possibilities for Third Grade Learners
Help me give my students this Instant Ink gift card so we can continue to print our work.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Costa's classroom raised $308
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Our third grade classroom is a vibrant hub of creativity and learning where young minds are constantly exploring new ideas through writing, art, and collaborative projects. However, our ability to bring these ideas to life is often limited by our printer ink supply. As any educator knows, printer ink can be surprisingly expensive, and our classroom budget simply cannot keep up with our students' creative output. That's why we're seeking HP Instant Ink gift cards to ensure our learning environment remains rich with printed materials throughout the entire school year.
Every day, our third graders engage in writing workshops, create illustrated stories, design science posters, and produce math journals that help them visualize complex concepts.
These activities are crucial for their development, allowing them to express themselves, demonstrate their understanding, and take pride in their work. When we can print their creations in vibrant color, students beam with excitement and are motivated to continue producing high-quality work. Unfortunately, we frequently find ourselves rationing ink, limiting color printing, and sometimes delaying projects altogether when our supply runs low.
With this project, our classroom will have a reliable supply of ink delivered automatically before we run out. This subscription service will allow us to focus on teaching rather than worrying about printer maintenance or budget constraints. Our students will benefit from seeing their work in full color, which is especially important for visual learners and for building confidence in all children. Color printing also enables us to create more engaging instructional materials, differentiated worksheets, and specialized learning aids for students who need additional support.
More than 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
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