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Mrs. Horne from Butler, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listen, Learn, Grow: Help Us Create a Kindergarten Listening Center!

Help me give my students a Bluetooth/CD//FM Listening center that will make learning fun and interactive.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Horne's classroom raised $576

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to share an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the young learners in our kindergarten class. We are embarking on a project to create a dedicated listening center that will enhance our students' educational experience and foster a love for reading and storytelling.

In today's fast-paced world, developing strong listening skills is essential for young learners.

A listening center in our classroom will provide:

Engaging Audiobooks: Access to a diverse collection of audiobooks that will captivate students' imaginations and improve their comprehension skills.

Interactive Storytelling: Tools that allow children to listen to stories read aloud, helping them connect with the narrative and enhancing their vocabulary.

Language Development: Opportunities for our students to hear different accents, dialects, and languages, promoting cultural awareness and linguistic diversity.

Focus and Attention: A quiet space where students can immerse themselves in stories, fostering concentration and a love for literature.

How You Can Help

Your generous donation will bring us closer to making this vision a reality. Funds will be used to purchase essential resources, including headphones, audiobooks, and listening stations. Every contribution, no matter the size, will have a lasting impact on our students' educational journeys.

Join Us in Making a Difference

By supporting our listening center project, you are investing in the future of our children. Your donation will empower them with the skills they need to succeed in their academic pursuits. Together, we can create an inspiring learning environment that nurtures listening, understanding, and creativity.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our kindergarten class. We are grateful for your generosity and commitment to education.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Horne Choctaw County 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.

Butler, AL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Val-U-Pak Bluetooth/CD/FM Listening Center w/ 6 Stations • Teachers' School Supply $238.44 1 $238.44
Kaplan Early Learning Classic Read-Aloud Books and CDs Set - 6 Storybooks with Audio for Early Literacy & Listening Skills • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.36 1 $59.36
Lakeshore Best-Buy Storage Center Only • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books and CDs - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96

Materials cost

$392.75

Vendor shipping charges

$28.73

Sales tax

$32.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.36

Total project goal

$575.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$575.74

4 Donors

-$287.87

Donations toward project cost

-$244.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$287.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$244.69

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.18

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$0.00

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