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Mrs. Shirah from Ormond Beach, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listening Help!

Help me give my students headphones to encourage using the listening center and help with comprehension!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shirah's classroom raised $166

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have 18 wonderful 1st graders who all come from different backgrounds. They are full of energy with a willingness to learn. My job is to help them achieve their full potential.

In my class we create a love for reading!

1st graders spend a good portion of their day learning to read. I not only want them to learn to read but to develop a love for reading. Students are like sponges and I want them to get the most out of their learning.

My Project

I am requesting headphones and white boards for the students to use during their small group centers. I already have the iPads and listening center to use the headphones. The center will be used by each student daily.

The materials will help improve my students reading skills.

During small group instruction, students will independently use the headphones and white boards to increase their phonics skills, which is the foundation for reading. The lessons will be differentiated based on the students reading ability. The boards will be used to show the phonics work and prove the students learning!

Students reading is the goal!

Mrs. Shirah Tomoka Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Ormond Beach, FL 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
DD220X - Multipurpose Headphones with Volume Control - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $86.99 1 $86.99
6 Pack Dry Erase Lap Board 9”X12” | Interactive Learning Whiteboard Educational (Single Sided) Erasers Included • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$108.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.81

Total project goal

$165.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.39

2 Donors

-$143.33

Donations toward project cost

-$140.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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$0.00

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