Empower 3rd Graders to Thrive With Headphones Transforming Their Education
Help me give my students your support in donating headphones for our special needs classrooms. This would provide our students with the tools they need to focus, thrive, and fully engage in their learning journey
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
At our school in the South Bronx, we are proud to serve a vibrant, diverse community of bilingual, ENL, and special education students. As a Title 1 school, our students face many challenges, including living in temporary housing, yet they approach learning with incredible resilience and determination.
To better support their unique needs, we are requesting donations of headphones for our classrooms as well as prize box items.
These headphones and miscellaneous prizes will make a significant difference by:
Enhancing Learning for Bilingual and ENL Students: Many of our students rely on translations, language apps, and educational videos to strengthen their English skills while maintaining proficiency in their native languages. Headphones provide the focus they need to absorb lessons effectively.
Supporting Special Education Needs: Headphones help students access videos, use speech-to-text tools, and engage with technology without being overwhelmed by classroom noise. This is especially vital for those who thrive with tailored, tech-based interventions.
Creating Equity: While we ask families to provide headphones, many cannot afford them. By equipping every student with this essential tool, we ensure all children have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.
Our goal for this project is simple but impactful: to provide a learning environment where every child feels supported, empowered, and able to achieve their full potential. Headphones will help us tailor education to individual needs, whether it’s mastering a new language, focusing on assignments, or overcoming sensory challenges.
What makes our students special is their incredible resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite the obstacles many of them face, they come to school eager to learn, grow, and succeed. With your help, we can give them the tools they deserve to thrive academically and reward their hard work.
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
AILIHEN Kids Headphones for School K-12 Class & Teachers, 6 Pack Foldable Wired Headset with Microphone & 3.5mm Jack, Bulk Headphones for Classroom/Student/Laptop/Tablets/Chromebook (6 Colorful)
• Amazon Business
Ring Pop Hard Candy Pops, Variety Pack, 560 grams, 40 Count
• Amazon Business
$27.49
3
$82.47
Wholesale Bulk Earbuds Headphones with Microphone 100 Packs Multi Colored, Durable Earphones with Mic for School Classroom Students Kids Children
• Amazon Business
$69.95
1
$69.95
inksbui Butter Slime Kit 34 Packed Two-Toned Colorful Slime, Stress Relief Toys, Party Favors for Kids Girl Boys Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
• Amazon Business
$21.59
3
$64.77
Multipurpose 4 Pack Rainbow Pop it Fidget Toy, Bubble Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, Stress Reliever, 4 Shapes Poppers-Heart, Circle, Octagon, Square Pressure Relieving
• Amazon Business
$9.98
6
$59.88
WHGAMNCE 16 Pcs Mini Pop Fidget Keychain,Tiny Push Pop Fidget Toy Back,Fidget Toys Bulk,Keychain Pop Bubble Toy,Anxiety Stress Reliever Toy for Kids Adults.
• Amazon Business
$13.99
4
$55.96
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy
• Amazon Business
$16.99
3
$50.97
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids
• Amazon Business
$9.99
4
$39.96
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag
• Amazon Business
$39.95
1
$39.95
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Party Favors for Kids Toys 30 PCS Mini Pop Keychain It Sensory Fidget Toy Pack Poppers Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$9.49
4
$37.96
Hortsun 100 Pieces Fingerboard Finger Mini Skateboard Toy Finger Boards Set with Double Sided Pattern Creative Novelty Finger Toys Birthday Party Favors Gift for Teens and Adults, Random Pattern
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
50 Shiny/Foil Pokemon Cards (Assorted Lot with No Duplicates)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
100 Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys for Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bags Stuffers, Squishies Mini Stress Relief Toys Glowing in The Dark for Christmas Party Favors Classroom Prizes Birthday Gifts for Kids
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
250 Assorted Pokemon Cards with Rares & Foils
• Amazon Business
$13.00
1
$13.00
Pokemon Center 110 Bulk Collectible Pokemon Cards Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$8.97
1
$8.97
25 Rare Pokemon Cards with 100 HP or Higher (Assorted Lot with No Duplicates) (Original Version)
• Amazon Business
$6.45
1
$6.45
Materials cost
$1,598.67
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$23.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,652.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$291.64
Total project goal
$1,944.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,944.29
29 Donors
-$1,794.29
Donations toward project cost
-$1,525.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$269.14
match offer
-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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