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Ms. Vaughn from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic To Some, A Treasure To Us

Help me give my students headphones, batteries and a pencil sharper to use for science activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Vaughn's classroom raised $447

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our class is in critical need of individual headphones for independent science lab time. The lessons I would teach with using headphones is setting the computers up so that my students who are struggling with reading on their own could actually hear the 3D labs come alive and be able to comprehend what the project is all about. Throughout the day, our class uses technology to enhance listening and reading engagement skills. The majority of the science activities that my class has access to are read-alouds because they are considered beginning readers and cannot read most projects their own. The goal of utilizing headphones is to find a simple way for all of my students to be able to listen to step by step instructions on their technology devices with limited disruptions. Within these labs are also opportunities for materials such as batteries, aluminum foil and trays to collect all of the science materials. Let's bring science to life using our students imagination!

Ms. Vaughn Laura Ward Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

280 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 25-Pack, with Microphone Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Colored Set) • Amazon Business $144.97 1 $144.97
pmybupo Neon Poster Board 30 Sheets- 22x28-Inch Double-Sided Color Cardstock Paper,Ideal for Signs,Crafts,Projects - 10 Assorted Colors in Bulk Pack,Three of each color • Amazon Business $31.34 2 $62.68
DEAYOU 16 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets Bins, Small Plastic Organizer Basket, Colorful Storage Trays, Crayon Pencil Containers for Paper, Desk, Shelf, Home School Office, 10.2" L x 6.5" W x 2.4" H • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Energizer 9V Batteries, Max 9 Volt Battery Premium Alkaline, 8 Count • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62514E05C) • Amazon Business $15.14 1 $15.14
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, 12 Inch Width, 130 Square Feet • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Reynolds Wrap Everyday Strength Aluminum Foil, 200 Square Feet • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, 36 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62

Materials cost

$344.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$379.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.01

Total project goal

$446.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$446.72

2 Donors

-$291.72

Donations toward project cost

-$247.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.76

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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