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Ms. Carling from Sandy, UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eliminate Distractions

Help me give my students a soothing classroom environment to study and learn in.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carling's classroom raised $169

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students are in fourth grade, ages 9-10. We have a diverse population both culturally and economically in our area. We are a low-income​ school.

Our students have a desire to succeed!

They have positive attitudes and are hard workers.

Our students are excited to come to school and learn. Knowledge is power, they can do anything, and be anything! They are motivated and want to learn. We want to keep a positive energetic environment in our classrooms. We have amazing students. With support, guidance, and encouragement, they can accomplish anything!

My Project

With the many daily distractions in a school it can be difficult to focus. Sounds from the hallway, other students, and general classroom distractions make learning challenging.

Providing soothing sounds, including white noise, will help students be able to focus.

The sound machine will help block out some of the noise that causes distractions. Reducing some distractions will help students be able to focus and block out distractions. The lights will be able to create an environment with controlled lighting.The learning environment plays a critical role for students being able to focus.

Creating a productive learning environment will benefit the students. Anything that will help students learn is a worthwhile investment for our future.

Ms. Carling Crescent Elementary School Grades 3-5 Sandy, UT View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leidyann Led Strip Lights, 32.8ft Flexible Color Changing 5050 LEDs Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote and 12v Power Supply • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Paxcoo 30 Pack Bulk Necklace Chain Silver Plated Necklace Snake Chains for Jewelry Making, 1.2 mm (24 Inches) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Exelme Night Light Projector Ocean Wave - Sound Machine with Soothing Nature Noise and Relaxing Light Show - Color Changing Wave Light Effects for Kids Adults Bedroom Living Room – White • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$111.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.35

Total project goal

$168.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$168.98

3 Donors

-$168.98

Donations toward project cost

-$143.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.35

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$0.00

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