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Teacher Derus from Thornton CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listening and Focus Helps Students Succeed!

Help me give my students some fun prizes to work toward earning! They also need headphones & privacy boards that can be reused each year by future classes.

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Thank you for your consideration. The project items included will be very helpful for many groups of students in the coming years. My school is over 50% Free & Reduced Lunch but it is not designated Title 1 so it doesn't receive additional funding. This is difficult situation for both teachers and students.

Many of my students can't afford to bring in headphones and I struggle to provide them.

I have purchased several pairs but not enough for the whole group to use. They also use privacy boards several times a week. This helps them maintain focus and provides a quiet space for them to work.

In addition, I included some prizes to reward my students for working hard. Fun trinkets help motivate kids to reach for their goals.

Teacher Derus
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 2 $149.36
Junkin 32 Pcs Classroom Privacy Boards for Student Easy Carry Plastic Desks Folders Shields Test Dividers with 40 Colorful Name Labels for School Study Reduces Distractions 15x17.3x15 Inch (Colorful) • Amazon Business $83.79 1 $83.79
300 Pcs Novelty Pens Bulk Kids Cute Pens Cartoon Fun Pens 0.5 mm Black Gel Ink Pens Assorted Animal Styles Kawaii Decorative Writing Pens for School Office Home Teacher Student Kids Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
20 Pieces Car Pens Interesting Racing Car Pens Cool Pens and Pencils Fun Pens for Office Stationary Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$308.13

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.49

Total project goal

$403.24

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 $403.24

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