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Ms. Valenzuela from Carlsbad, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Bring Student-Created Expert Books to Life!

Help me give my students Help Us Bring Student-Created "Expert Books" to Life with these products

  • $913 goal

This project expired on May 16, 2025.

This project expired on May 16, 2025.

My Project

Imagine a classroom filled with budding authors, each passionately creating their very own “Expert Book” on topics they love—everything from dinosaurs to soccer to space exploration. These books will be written and designed by students, for students, making them not just a resource but a cherished part of our classroom library. With your help, we can turn this vision into a reality by providing the tools needed to create beautiful, semi-published books that our students will be proud to share.

To bring this project to life, we need a high-quality color printer and cardstock (both white and colored) to produce vibrant, professional-looking books.

Having access to color printing will allow our students’ creativity to shine, turning their illustrations, diagrams, and covers into works of art. The cardstock will ensure their books are durable enough to be enjoyed by peers throughout the year. This project is about more than just making books—it’s about igniting a passion for writing, research, and sharing knowledge with others.

Why It Matters

When students see their work presented in a professional and polished way, it validates their efforts and motivates them to engage deeply in the learning process. The pride they feel in creating something tangible and meaningful fosters a sense of ownership and accomplishment. These books will become a legacy in our classroom, inspiring future students and showing them what’s possible when creativity and hard work come together.

Your Impact

By supporting this project, you’ll not only provide essential tools but also empower our third graders to think of themselves as real authors and illustrators. Your contribution will help create a vibrant, collaborative learning environment where every child’s voice can be heard, and their talents celebrated. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and storytellers!

Ms. Valenzuela Mission Estancia Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Carlsbad, CA View local requests 26 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-3850 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (9472543) • Quill.com $369.99 1 $369.99
Safco Wooden Paper and Mail Organizer for Home Office and Classroom, Adjustable Shelves and Stackable, 24 Compartments, 2 Drawers, Gray • Amazon Business $139.34 1 $139.34
ET-4760 Ink for Epson 502 Compatible Ink Refill Bottle Replacement for Epson 502 T502 Refill Ink use for ET-4750 ET-2850 ET-3850 ET-2700 ET-2760 ET-4760 ET-3760 ET-3700 ET-3750 Printer (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $23.97 3 $71.91
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $26.82 2 $53.64
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97

Materials cost

$673.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.87

Total project goal

$912.49

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