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Mrs. Carter from Danbury, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Concentration Is Key

Help me give my students noise canceling headphones to help them focus and concentrate during independent work times.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carter's classroom raised $642

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are as unique and beautiful as snowflakes. No two students are just alike, they have diverse needs and preferences; my job is to help meet their needs in personalized and meaningful ways that lead them to success.

Many students need a completely quiet and distraction free work space to read, write, compute, and complete independent tasks.

Although my classroom is low on square footage, my class size is high. This leads to limited workspace, constrictive seating areas, and an unavoidably noisy classroom. Noise canceling headphones have worked wonders for students who need relief from the overstimulation of a crowded and noisy classroom.

Please help me purchase noise canceling headphones for my students so that they can think and work without distraction. In addition to the headphones, I am asking for items like a cart and wipes that will help keep the classroom clean and clutter free, which also helps students feel safe and comfortable, which ultimately leads to better learning.

Mrs. Carter Shelter Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Danbury, CT View local requests

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

29 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kanayu 12 Pcs Kids Ear Protection Noise Cancelling Headphones for Toddler Bulk Ear Muffs Noise Reduction Earmuffs 27db Hearing Protection Autism Sensory Headphones for Children Shooting Concerts • Amazon Business $92.99 2 $185.98
Honey Can Do 10-Drawer Rolling Cart Assorted Colors (CRT-05255) • Staples $75.84 1 $75.84
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.84 2 $75.68
RIANCY Erasable Gel Pens, Erasing Pens Fine Point 0.5mm heat erasable pens for fabric with Rubber for Adults Kids Students School Office Stationary Supplies Pens 12 • Amazon Business $9.49 5 $47.45
WhatSign Line up Spots for Classroom Floor Number Stickers for Classroom 36Pcs Line up Dots Floor Decals Line up Numbers for Classroom Back to School Kindergarten Preschool Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Glad Premium 13 Gallon Trash Can - Plastic Kitchen Waste Bin with Odor Protection of Lid, Stainless Steel Step On Foot Pedal and Garbage Bag Rings, Black • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Barker Creek Black Tie Affair 2" & 4" Letters and Numbers, Black, 931/Pack (BCP3504) • Quill.com $22.76 1 $22.76
Carson Dellosa 219-Piece 4 Inch Kind Vibes Colorful Cutout Letters for Bulletin Boards, Numbers, Punctuation & Symbols, Bright and Colorful Bulletin Board Letters, Classroom Letters for Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $10.37 2 $20.74

Materials cost

$507.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.27

Total project goal

$641.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$641.78

3 Donors

-$595.28

Donations toward project cost

-$545.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.51

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$0.00

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