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Mrs. Tawfik from Jersey City, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Printing Success: Bilingual Learning for Kindergarten Students

Help me give my students A printer is a machine that puts pictures and words on paper. It helps us make books, worksheets, and art. We can print stories, learn new things, and share our work!

  • $394 goal

This project expired on July 27, 2025.

This project expired on July 27, 2025.

My Project

A printer will make a significant difference in my bilingual kindergarten students’ learning by providing them with high-quality, hands-on materials tailored to their needs. Many of my students are still developing their early literacy and language skills, so having access to printed visuals, worksheets, and interactive activities will support their engagement and comprehension. I will be able to create customized learning materials, such as bilingual word cards, picture dictionaries, and guided reading books that reinforce both their native language and English. Additionally, printed resources will allow me to provide differentiated instruction, ensuring that each student receives materials suited to their learning level.

My goal for this project is to create a more engaging and effective learning environment by providing my students with the printed resources they need to succeed.

I want to support their literacy development by giving them access to printed books, letter-tracing worksheets, and interactive storytelling activities. I also aim to foster creativity through printed art templates and project-based learning activities. With a printer, I can ensure that my students always have fresh, relevant, and personalized materials that cater to their unique learning styles.

What makes my students special is their eagerness to learn and their diverse linguistic backgrounds. Many come from homes where English is not the primary language, making it essential to provide resources that support bilingual development. They are curious, enthusiastic, and resilient learners who thrive with hands-on, engaging activities. By equipping them with printed materials, I can better support their language acquisition, confidence, and overall academic success, setting a strong foundation for their future learning.

Mrs. Tawfik Joseph Brensinger Elementary School 17 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.

Jersey City, NJ View local requests

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 13 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Officejet Pro 9135e All-in-One - multifunction printer - color • Best Buy Education $299.99 1 $299.99

Materials cost

$299.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.03

Total project goal

$393.52

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