My students need digital cameras and a color printer to help them develop strong visual and linguistic literacies.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. U.'s classroom raised $1,535
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 Students
I teach the ENL (English as a New Language) population at a Title I school on the Lower East Side in Manhattan. These students are bright and eager to learn - and for some this is their first experience in school in America! They learn best through experiential and hands-on projects and are fascinated with learning about and through technology.
Our school is a barrier free school, and we work hard to give every student the tools they need to succeed!
Our English Language Learners are approximately 10% of our school population this year and 33% of our population are students with disabilities.
My Project
My students may be new to the English language, but they carry a wealth of knowledge and experience from their lives before attending our school. Literacy Through Photography (LTP) utilizes an easily accessible artistic medium to help students develop visual and linguistic literacy. It encourages children to explore their world as they photograph scenes from their own lives and to use these images as catalysts for verbal and written expression in the form of book making, collaging, poetry - the possibilities are endless! LTP is an accessible method to teach English to all proficiency levels.
Teaching Language Through Photography provides an invaluable classroom, home, and community connection.
Photographs give teachers a glimpse into their students perspectives and lives, as well as give students a way to understand the diverse experiences of their classmates.
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
Sony DSCW800/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera (Black)
• Amazon Business
$89.99
5
$449.95
HP LaserJet Pro M477fnw Printer and Black Toner Bundle
• Amazon Business
$378.38
1
$378.38
HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge Set (OEM) Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow / CE410A CE411A CE412A CE413A for Select HP LaserJet Pro 400, 300 Models
• Amazon Business
$356.00
1
$356.00
Assurant 4-Year PC Peripheral Protection Plan ($350-$399.99)
• Amazon Business
$71.08
1
$71.08
Materials cost
$1,255.41
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$18.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,304.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$230.16
Total project goal
$1,534.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,534.40
12 Donors
-$1,308.52
Donations toward project cost
-$1,138.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$170.03
match offer
-$195.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$165.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. U. and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
