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Mrs. Pinkston from Marion, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminating Learning: Hands-On Discovery

Help me give my students light tables with manipulatives and storage to create an engaging, hands-on learning station that supports exploration and creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pinkston's classroom raised $428

This project is fully funded

My Project

To enhance hands-on, sensory-based learning in my classroom, I am seeking funding for light tables, a variety of manipulatives, and storage to organize items.

A light table provides a captivating, illuminated surface that encourages exploration, creativity, and engagement across multiple subjects, including literacy, math, and science.

When paired with transparent manipulatives—such as letters, numbers, shapes, and dominoes—students can investigate patterns, practice sorting and counting, and engage in fine motor activities in a dynamic, visual way. Additionally, appropriate storage units will ensure that materials remain organized for easy classroom management.

This light table station will serve as an interactive learning hub that supports collaboration and differentiated instruction for all learners.

Mrs. Pinkston Lincoln 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.

Marion, IL View local requests

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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Odoorgames Sand Painting Light Box, Sensory Light Table for Kids - 3 Color Temperature & 10 Levels Adjustable Brightness, 16" (Blue) • Amazon Business $24.73 4 $98.92
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Translucent Letter Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Light Table Alphabet Tracing Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Excellerations Light Table Math Mats - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Lakeshore Translucent Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
DAGONGREN 100 Pieces 12MM Small 6 Sided Dice Set Translucent Colors Dice, with Black Pouch for Board Game • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$323.81

Vendor shipping charges

$4.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.12

Total project goal

$427.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$427.49

2 Donors

-$275.55

Donations toward project cost

-$234.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.33

match offer

-$151.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.79

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$0.00

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