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Ms. Jarvis from Lexington KY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Colorful Basics

Help me give my students some basic classroom supplies like ink for our printer!

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Each of my students brings a unique perspective, curiosity, and potential to the classroom, making every day a new adventure in learning. Here's why each resource is invaluable to enhancing their educational experience:

Color ink: Colorful visuals are vital for capturing the attention and imagination of preschoolers.

I can create vibrant learning materials such as flashcards, posters, and activity sheets that engage young learners and make abstract concepts more concrete. Colorful images help them make connections, develop vocabulary, and foster a love for learning from an early age.

Paper towels: Preschoolers are naturally curious and hands-on learners, which often leads to spills and messes during art projects, sensory play, and other activities. Having paper towels readily available allows us to quickly clean up accidents, promoting a safe and hygienic environment for exploration and discovery. Teaching them how to clean up spills also instills important life skills like responsibility and cooperation.

Laminating sheets: Preschoolers can be quite enthusiastic and sometimes rough with their belongings. Laminating important learning materials such as name tags, classroom rules, and educational games helps protect them from wear and tear, ensuring they withstand the daily use and handling by young learners.

Card stock: Card stock is perfect for creating flashcards, puzzles, and other hands-on learning resources tailored to preschoolers' developmental needs. Thicker than regular paper, card stock can withstand the wear of little hands and provides a tactile experience that enhances sensory learning.

Preschoolers are at a crucial stage of development, where they are rapidly acquiring new skills, and knowledge. They are full of creativity, and curiosity, which makes every day in the classroom an adventure. My preschoolers inspire me with their enthusiasm for learning, their genuine joy in discovering new things, and their natural ability to find wonder and excitement in the simplest of activities.

Ms. Jarvis
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 63 Black/Tri-color Ink (2-pack) | Works with HP DeskJet 1112, 2130, 3630 Series; HP ENVY 4510, 4520 Series; HP OfficeJet 3830, 4650, 5200 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | L0R46AN • Amazon Business $54.89 1 $54.89
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 2 $39.36
Neenah White Index Paper, Mediumweight, 300 Sheets, 199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Double Plus Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$151.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.38

Total project goal

$215.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.87

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 $215.87

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