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Ms. Gomez from Kaneohe, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminating Learning: Bringing a light table to our preschool classroom.

Help me give my students a hands on interactive and engaging learning experience.

  • $813 goal

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My Project

Every day, I’m inspired by the curiosity, creativity, and joy my students bring into the classroom. Each child brings their own unique perspective, making our learning environment vibrant and dynamic. My goal is to nurture their natural love for exploration and help them grow in ways that are meaningful to them.

A light table would be a transformative addition to our classroom.

It’s not just a piece of equipment; it’s a tool that will open up new avenues for hands-on learning. With a light table, my students will be able to explore concepts like color mixing, transparency, and patterns in a more tangible and engaging way. It encourages sensory exploration, which is crucial at this developmental stage. Whether they’re tracing shapes, exploring textures, or creating their own designs, the light table will help them develop fine motor skills, visual perception, and early literacy and math concepts.

This project is about more than just acquiring a new resource—it’s about giving my students the tools they need to grow and thrive. Each child in my class is special, with their own way of seeing the world, and this light table will help me support their individual learning journeys. By funding this project, you’ll be helping us create a richer, more engaging learning environment where every student can shine.

Ms. Gomez Kahaluu Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Gomez

Kaneohe, HI 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

2 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft LED Mini Light Table, 21-1/2 x 23-7/8 x 20 Inches • School Specialty $468.71 1 $468.71

Materials cost

$468.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $164.05

Sales tax

 $20.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$690.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.84

Total project goal

$812.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $812.25

2 Donors

-$406.12

Donations toward project cost

-$345.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.92

match offer

-$406.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$345.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.92

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 $0.00

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