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Ms. Lowry from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light Up Our Kinder Learning Centers!

Help me give my students a sensory experience within our Reggio-inspired classroom. This will be a perfect learning tool to capture the students' attention, to extend their thinking within math and literacy centers during rotations

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lowry's classroom raised $653

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach at an International Baccalaureate school that fosters critical thinking and hands-on project-based learning. We find that students become immersed in their learning when there is an element of play and discovery integrated into the curriculum.

Using magnatiles accompanied with the lightbox helps literally light up the way children engage with their learning.

They develop team-building skills such as cooperation and problem-solving. These tools foster STEM and creativity as students grapple with design, function, and spatial awareness needed to lay the foundation as critical thinkers. The soft glow of the light draws students to the learning center, in turn, they strengthen their stamina for focus and learning.

Ms. Lowry Short Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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More than a third 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jonti-Craft 5845JC Light Box Table • Amazon Business $354.49 1 $354.49
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99

Materials cost

$474.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.94

Total project goal

$652.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$652.95

1 Donor

-$326.48

Donations toward project cost

-$277.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.97

match offer

-$326.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$277.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.97

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$0.00

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