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Ms. Baumgardner from Pottstown, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Concentration Shades

Help me give my students students some classroom resources to help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

  • $205 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me provide students with these classroom shades to block out distractions outside the classroom. The power of focusing one's attention or mental effort is critical for one to be successful. Being able to focus and pay attention in class is a critical skill for students to develop. It not only helps them to better understand the material being taught but also fosters a more conducive learning environment for their peers. If you're unable to focus well, it will negatively impact your ability to think. Knowing how to focus and concentrate all your effort on something can be life-changing. With your help, I can ensure my students are focused while in my classroom environment.

Ms. Baumgardner Pottstown Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Pottstown, PA 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Tension Curtain Rod, Adjustable 54-90" Width - White, Classic Finial • Amazon Business $29.26 4 $117.04
Pairs to Go Cadenza Modern Decorative Rod Pocket Window Curtains for Living Room (2 Panels), 40 in x 84 in, Teal • Amazon Business $12.25 2 $24.50

Materials cost

$141.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.65

Total project goal

$204.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $204.31

2 Donors

-$102.16

Donations toward project cost

-$86.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.32

match offer

-$102.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.32

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 $0.00

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