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Mrs. Toni Linn Berger from Salt Lake City UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students activities that discontent from technology and are calm.

2 donors
$214 goal

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My Project

My middle schoolers have chaotic lives! Between school, home, and phones, they are rarely in a calm state of mind. Our classroom uses laptops for reading programs, research, quizzes, and even learning games. This is so much stimulation! So, I make a point of using lighting, oil diffusers, and soft music to create a calmer atmosphere in our classroom.

When students finish an assignment, I encourage them to engage in an activity not on their electronics.

These activities are simple, such as puzzles, coloring sheets, note cards for letter writing, and, of course, books! It is charming to watch students spend the last few minutes of class taking a break from bright lights and loud sounds.

Mrs. Toni Linn Berger

Grades 6-8

Northwest Middle School

Salt Lake City, UT

Utah

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 150 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

UMECORE Push Lights Tap Light, 7 Pack Small Wireless LED Puck Lights Battery Operated Stick On Lights for Kitchen Counter Closet Classroom, Soft White • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97

Simple Designs Incandescent Table Lamp Set Grey (LT2007-GRY-2PK) • Staples $26.24 1 $26.24

Anwick Lamp Book Large Size Folding Mood Light, Novelty LED Night Light, USB Large Capacity Rechargeable Wooden Table Lamp • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98

B. Dazzle - Motorcycle 9 Piece Scramble Square Puzzle - Challenging Brain Teaser for Children & Adults-Boosts Cognitive Function & Problem Solving • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Coogam 160 PCS Wooden Shape Puzzle Pattern Blocks, Geometric Tangrams Game Brain Teaser Toy, Geo Preschool Learning Activity STEM Montessori Gift for Kids with 24 Pcs Design Cards • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Mini Cube Puzzle Box Set - Pack of 24 Balance IQ Party Favor Games for Kids, Teens and Adults, 1.5 Inch 3D Brain Teaser Maze Ball Toy Puzzles by Bedwina • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79

Word Search Puzzle Book for Teens: Fun Brain Teasers for Adventurous Young Adults • Amazon Business $8.93 1 $8.93

Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

IRRDFO 2x2 Speed Cube, 2x2 Cube Puzzle Black • Amazon Business $4.68 1 $4.68

Materials cost			$149.55
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.24
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$181.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$32.08
Total project goal			$213.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$213.87
1 Donor			-$106.94
Donations toward project cost			-$90.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$16.04
match offer			-$106.93
Match offer toward project cost			-$90.89
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$16.04
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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