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Mrs. Pasillas from Baytown, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light Up Our Learning!

Help me give my students a light table and manipulatives to enhance their learning experience.

  • $586 goal

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

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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

Light tables offer an interactive learning experience that encourages exploration, creativity, and fine motor development. Sensory play is essential in early childhood education, as it helps children engage with their environment through touch, sight, and sound. By incorporating a light table into our classroom, we will create a stimulating atmosphere where children can explore colors, shapes, textures, and patterns while enhancing their cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

Using a light table, children will engage in activities that improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and spatial awareness through student-led exploration.

Children are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity, as they are free to experiment with various materials. As they interact with the light table, they will build confidence in their abilities and develop a sense of accomplishment as they see the visual effects of their actions.

There are countless ways to incorporate a light table into our preschool curriculum. Students can use it to explore translucent materials like colored blocks, tracing paper, or textured fabrics, allowing them to create colorful designs and patterns. Additionally, they can use the light table for sensory activities such as exploring shadows, creating art, or working with light-responsive materials like water beads or gel pads. Providing this hands-on experience will help foster curiosity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the wonders of the world around them. Your donation will play a vital role in enriching our classroom and enhancing the learning opportunities for these young learners.

Mrs. Pasillas Sheila C Liles Early Learning Academy 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 three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 350 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Wooden Preschool Light Table • Kaplan Early Learning Company $355.46 1 $355.46
Lakeshore Light Table Sensory Tray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99

Materials cost

$455.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.76

Total project goal

$585.04

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