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Ms. Raymond from Laurel, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focused, Calm and Ready to Go!

Help me give my students durable headphones and an audio splitter to help our young learners access lessons, stories, and calming activities without distractions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Raymond's classroom raised $239

This project is fully funded

My Project

Because many of our students have different learning needs—whether sensory, speech and language, attention, or developmental—headphones and audio splitters are essential tools. These resources will help them stay focused during independent and small-group activities, reduce overwhelming classroom noise, and access digital content like read-alouds, calming music, or speech programs. They’ll allow each student to engage with learning in a way that works best for them, building confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

The primary goal of this project is to create a more inclusive, focused, and supportive learning environment for all of our students, especially those who benefit from sensory regulation and individualized instruction.

By providing quality headphones and an audio splitter, we aim to:

Support Diverse Learning Needs: Allow students to access differentiated content—whether it’s audiobooks, speech and language apps, or calming sensory music—based on their individual goals and learning styles.

Encourage Language and Literacy Development: Provide access to read-alouds, phonics programs, and other auditory learning tools that build vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills.

Foster a Calm and Organized Classroom: Reduce overall classroom noise and give students more control over their auditory environment, helping them feel more comfortable and ready to learn.

What I love most about our students is their joy, resilience, and incredible capacity for growth. Each child brings a unique personality, spark, and way of seeing the world. Our classroom is full of learners who are curious, kind, and determined—even when learning is hard. They support each other, celebrate small victories, and remind us daily of the power of patience and connection.

Ultimately, my goal is to help each student feel successful, supported, and proud of their progress, one focused moment at a time

Ms. Raymond Brock Bridge Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Laurel, MD 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Belkin Rockstar 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter (Light Green) - Headphone Splitter Designed To Connect Up To 5 Devices For Classrooms, Audio Mixing & Shared Experiences - For iPhone, iPad & More • Amazon Business $10.11 4 $40.44

Materials cost

$160.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.72

Total project goal

$238.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.16

8 Donors

-$220.03

Donations toward project cost

-$187.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.86

match offer

-$60.10

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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