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Mrs. Barto from Edmond, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light Up our Learning

Help me give my students a variety of translucent materials for learning on our light table

  • 8 donors
  • $516 goal

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Light tables offer a captivating and versatile platform for learning in early childhood classrooms. When combined with building and sensory materials, they become powerful tools for development. The illuminated surface enhances the visual appeal of these materials, sparking children's curiosity and encouraging exploration. Building with translucent blocks on a light table allows children to experiment with light, shadow, and color mixing, fostering spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. Sensory materials like colored gems and rings take on a new dimension when illuminated, stimulating tactile senses and promoting language development as children describe their experiences. This combination of visual and tactile stimulation enhances engagement and supports learning across multiple domains, from fine motor skills and creativity to cognitive development and scientific thinking.

Mrs. Barto Rose Union Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Edmond, OK View local requests 20 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Excellerations STEM Math Light Table Activity Set • Amazon Business $87.49 1 $87.49
Lakeshore Translucent Sensory Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Toddler-Safe Light Table Sensory Gems • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Light Table Alphabet Tracing Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Acorn to Oak Rainbow Stones, 72 Stones 40+ Activities, Learning & Education Toys, Classroom Must Haves, Math manipulatives, Light Table manipulatives Educational Toys for Kids 5-7, Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Huaker Magnetic Blocks,66 PCS Translucent Building Toys for Toddlers 3+,Multi Shape Magnet Building Blocks STEM Preschool Montessori Sensory Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Odoorgames 140 Pcs Translucent Pattern Blocks - Educational Light Table Manipulatives and Accessories - Fun and Engaging Geometric Shapes • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Leitee 62 Pcs Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler, 50 Unicorn Acrylic Beads 4 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 6 Cups for Boys Girls Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Translucent Bugs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$364.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.70

Sales tax

 $29.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.36

Total project goal

$515.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $515.74

6 Donors

-$505.88

Donations toward project cost

-$432.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.88

match offer

-$7.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$6.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.36

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