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Ms. BENITEZ from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Classroom Resources and Student Engagement Through Laminated Educational Materials

Help me give my students laminating machine which will support an organized and effective learning environment by producing durable educational tools that cater to the diverse learning needs of students, ultimately improving engagement and retention in English class.

  • $185 goal

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Ms. BENITEZ has another project! Donate to Recognizing Student Excellence With a Snack Celebration to help her classroom.

$240 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

The primary purpose of requesting a laminating machine is to enhance the teaching and learning experience in my classroom by creating durable, reusable, and visually engaging instructional materials. Laminating essential resources such as vocabulary cards, grammar charts, reading guides, and student work samples will allow them to be used multiple times without wear and tear. This not only conserves resources but also ensures that high-quality materials are consistently available for students.

Laminated materials are especially beneficial for English Language Learners (ELLs) as they provide a tactile and visual component to language acquisition, making concepts more accessible.

Additionally, having laminated resources allows for interactive activities such as flashcard games, sentence-building exercises, and group work, where students can handle the materials without damaging them.

In summary, the laminating machine will support an organized and effective learning environment by producing durable educational tools that cater to the diverse learning needs of my students, ultimately improving engagement and retention in the class.

Ms. BENITEZ Baylor College of Medicine Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Houston, TX View local requests

More than half 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

114 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $60.91 1 $60.91
Desert Sun Snacks Variety Pack For Adults & Kids Snack - Premium Back to School Snacks Labor Day Treat Basket of 40 Individually Wrapped Lake and Boat Assorted Camp Care Packages Bulk Box of Cookies Crackers Granola Bars - Military Care Packs Office Basket Kid Birthday Boxes College Students Munc... • Amazon Business $37.47 1 $37.47
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59

Materials cost

$124.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.68

Total project goal

$184.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.52

2 Donors

-$92.26

Donations toward project cost

-$78.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.84

match offer

-$92.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.84

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 $0.00

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