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Ms. Elias from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Some Color to Special Needs Education

Help me give my students access to color printed communication cards and social cues.

  • $373 goal

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My Project

Having a colored printer will help our students:

Personalized learning: Tailored, visually appealing resources cater to individual learning styles.

Visual Engagement: colorful materials capture attention better, aiding focus and retention.

Enhanced Comprehension: Color-coded charts and graphs improve understanding of complex concepts.

Emotional Support: vibrant visuals provide comfort and positive reinforcement

Communication aid: colorful pictures and symbols enhance communication for non-verbal students

Improved organization: color differentiation helps in categorizing and organizing information.

Increased motivation: attractive, colorful materials boosts enthusiasm and participation

Real-life connection: colorful images make learning materials more relatable and realistic

Stimulated creativity: Bright visuals encourage creative thinking and expression

Interactive Learning: Engaging in activities with colored materials enhances interactive and hands-on learning experiences.

Ms. Elias PS 56 Louis DeSario School Grades PreK-2

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

200 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ADF, Duplex Printing, Best-for-Home Office, 3 Months of Ink Included (40Q35A) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
HP 923 Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Standard Yield Ink Cartridges 4 Pack (6C3Y6LN) • Quill.com $75.84 1 $75.84
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
HP Printer Paper | 8.5 x 11 Paper | Office 20 lb | 3 Ream Case - 1500 Sheets | 92 Bright | Made in USA - FSC Certified | 112090C, White • Amazon Business $21.47 1 $21.47
Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, T Chews Tubes for Teens Chewing, Autism Boys and Girls Kids, ADHD, Silicone Brick Toys for 3-12 Years Aggressive Chewer Oral Motor Tools 4 Pack • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88

Materials cost

$282.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.94

Total project goal

$372.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $372.95

10 Donors

-$314.14

Donations toward project cost

-$274.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.62

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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