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Ms. Allen from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light Up Kindergarten

My students need the light table for a STEM related inquiry about light and shadows.

  • $920 goal

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My Students

I teach kindergarten in a Title 1 school in West Harlem, New York City. The children are an active energetic group who enjoy learning through exploration and discovery. As their teacher, I want to support their eagerness to question and excitement about learning.

This year the children are curious about the effects of light and shadows outside on neighborhood walks.

A light table can support their investigative minds and natural curiosity by offering a space for experimentation inside the classroom.

My Project

The students noticed the light streaming through the windows at the end of the school day and immediately began to experiment with shadows and reflections of light. Through their questioning, emerged our Light and Shadow Inquiry. The table in the classroom will provide children with the opportunities to experiment throughout the day.

The light table incorporates the use of technology as part of a developmentally appropriate medium during project and work choice time.

Layers of materials with a variety of shapes offer meaningful provocations and further questioning. It will become a permanent center in the classroom where the children can experiment and build upon their discoveries.

Art is a central part of our curriculum. The light table is another canvas whereby the children will be able to merge science related experimentation with artistic expressions. Translucency, viscosity and color become a source of curiosity which develops into understanding and high order thinking.

We hope to promote a love of learning through play. The light table can provide a focal point for investigations as the children actively engage while exploring their interests.

Ms. Allen PS 125 Ralph Bunche 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.

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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

24 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LARGE LIGHT TABLE • School Specialty $489.97 1 $489.97
SEE-THRU SAND AND LIGHT COVER • School Specialty $184.07 1 $184.07

Materials cost

$674.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $67.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$781.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.92

Total project goal

$919.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $919.47

8 Donors

-$451.36

Donations toward project cost

-$397.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.45

match offer

-$451.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$383.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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