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Ms. Hamilton from Mesa, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Noise Cancelling Headphones For A Multisensory Classroom

Help me give my students with sensory needs access to a quiet environment while still being able to interact with their peers. Noise cancelling headphones help limit auditory distractions in the special education resource classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hamilton's classroom raised $302

This project is fully funded

My Project

Noise-cancelling headphones can be a valuable tool in a special education resource classroom, providing significant benefits for both students and educators. These headphones help create a controlled and distraction-free environment for students who are easily overwhelmed by external stimuli, such as background noise, conversations, or loud sounds. For students with sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or autism, the ability to focus on learning tasks without being disrupted by their surroundings is crucial for their academic success. By reducing sensory overload, noise-cancelling headphones can help students feel calmer and more comfortable, allowing them to better engage with the lesson and process information.

In addition to supporting focus and concentration, noise-cancelling headphones can help foster independence and self-regulation skills.

Students can use these headphones during independent work time or in situations where they need to manage stress or anxiety triggered by noise. This provides them with an effective coping tool, promoting self-awareness and the ability to identify and address their needs in a structured environment. For teachers, the use of noise-cancelling headphones can also reduce classroom disruptions, allowing them to provide individualized support more efficiently to students who may need extra guidance. Overall, these headphones enhance the learning experience by creating a more accessible and supportive classroom environment.

Giving these students access to tools to ensure their focus is on their work and geared towards their IEP goals will ensure a greater effort given.

Ms. Hamilton Brinton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

31 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 9 Pack Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Canceling Adjustable Ear Muffs Noise Reduction Headphones Ear Protection Sound Proof Earmuffs for Toddler Baby Shooting Football Concerts • Amazon Business $51.99 4 $207.96

Materials cost

$207.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$255.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.17

Total project goal

$301.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $301.12

1 Donor

-$255.95

Donations toward project cost

-$255.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.17

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 $0.00

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