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Ms. Kira from Henderson, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kira's classroom raised $385

Learning in a Different Light in PreK!

Help me give my students sensory materials to encourage visual and tactile learning through play!

This project is fully funded

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Ms. Kira Ulis Newton Elementary School
Henderson, NV Grades PreK-2

My Project

There are many benefits of using light tables in preschool and kindergarten. The first is the benefit of learning with light. Light is a fantastic source of visual sensory input. Children are drawn to light and can often find it calming to interact with the glow of a light table. Teachers even say it keeps a child’s attention for longer periods of time than other learning activities! It also makes activities more entertaining and engaging then without light. You may think a light table is just for science exploration and discovery, but there’s so much more to it than that. A light table can be used to enhance literacy, math, and writing skills in fun and playful ways. Kids are naturally drawn to the gentle glow of the light table and will stay there for long periods of time, which is great for stretching those budding attention spans. The light table can be used for everything from open-ended play experiences to arts and crafts, to teaching academic concepts, and more!

When you infuse your light table center with opportunities for science, math, literacy, and writing it quickly becomes a powerhouse of learning.

Some of our favorite light table accessories help young children develop letter recognition, color practice, problem-solving skills, building and puzzle techniques and many other positive benefits. The benefits of using a preschool light table center are almost too numerous to list! In addition to the sensory experience, children can work on: fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cooperation, sharing space and materials, oral language, math concepts, problem-solving, creativity and so much more!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 7 donors
Ms. Kira Ulis Newton 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.

Henderson, NV 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

25 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acorn to Oak Rainbow Stones, 72 Stones 40+ Activities, Learning & Education Toys, Classroom Must Haves, Math manipulatives, Light Table manipulatives Educational Toys for Kids 5-7, Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
A Little SPOT of Holidays Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Scribble Day, Celebration) • Amazon Business $48.87 1 $48.87
Lakeshore Light Table Math Trays - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Magnetic Translucent Chips - Set of 500 (in Tub) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
edxeducation Translucent Linking Cubes - Construction Toy for Early Math - Set of 100 - 0.8 Inch - Light Table Toy - Elementary + Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
Lakeshore Translucent Bugs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Pattern Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Buttons • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Gems • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Haooryx 300PCS Make Your Own Gingerbread Man Stickers Christmas Make a Face Sticker Roll Mix and Match Gingerbread Face Sticker Carft for Kids Xmas Holiday Party Favor DIY Sticker Game Reward Filler • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Just For Laughs Dr. Stinky's Scratch N Sniff Stickers Christmas Set 4-Pack (Christmas Tree, Gingerbread, Cutout Cookie, Candy Cane) • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
1200 pcs Pony Beads 6x9mm Glitter Clear Plastic Beads Transparent Beads with Sparkling Glitter Assorted 10 Colors for DIY Craft Jewelry Bracelets Making, Hair Braiding, Keychains Ornaments • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ceramic Christmas Tree Replacement Lights, Medium Twist Light Ornaments, Multi Colors with Glitter | 144 Piece Pack • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27
The Beadery 25mm Sunburst Beads, Multi, 160-Piece Per Bag • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87
edxeducation-13841 Tactile Shells - Set of 72 - Translucent - 6 Textures and Colors - Ages 18m+ - Explore STEM concepts via Light Panels and Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $6.08 1 $6.08

Materials cost

$292.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.68

Total project goal

$384.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $384.52

5 Donors

-$348.56

Donations toward project cost

-$320.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.11

match offer

-$7.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$6.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.44

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 $0.00

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