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Ms. Banales from Stockton, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hear to Learn: Headphones for Focused Minds

Help me give my students new headphones and storage to support their learning and help them focus!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Banales's classroom raised $181

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

Headphones are an essential tool to enhance my students’ learning experience and focus in the classroom. Many of my students love reading on Epic, an exciting digital platform with thousands of books, and having headphones will allow them to listen to stories individually without distracting others. This means no more competing sounds from multiple devices playing aloud at the same time, creating a calm and focused environment where every student can fully enjoy their reading experience.

Beyond reading, these headphones will support my students during interactive lessons on Amplify Science, Blooket, 99 Math, and other fun educational resources.

My students use programs that often include audio instructions or sound effects that help keep them engaged and better understand the content. With headphones, students can concentrate on their own work, improve listening skills, and participate more actively in digital learning. Providing headphones will truly help my students thrive by making learning more accessible, enjoyable, and personalized. The hanging storage will be used to organize the headphones.

Ms. Banales Great Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

34 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maeline Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets for Library, Airplane, Online Learning, Travel, 3.5mm Jack for MP3 Player, Phone, Computer, Laptop - Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.95 4 $67.80
Yunsailing Kids Earmuffs Noise Canceling Reduction 26dB Adjustable Ear Protection Headphones • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
35 Pockets Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hanging Door Shoe Rack for Closet, Large Shoe Storage Holder Zapateras Organizer for Shoes (Pink) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$111.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.12

Total project goal

$180.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$180.81

1 Donor

-$120.54

Donations toward project cost

-$102.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.08

match offer

-$60.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.04

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$0.00

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