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Ms. GARCIA from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listening to Success: Empowering Learning with Headphones

Help me give my students headphones to enhance their focus, dive deeper into lessons, and create a distraction-free space for learning. With the right sound, they can tune into their full potential.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. GARCIA's classroom raised $177

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project seeks to provide my students with headphones to create a more focused and effective learning environment. Many of my students face distractions in the classroom, making it difficult for them to fully engage with lessons and complete tasks. By giving them the opportunity to use headphones, I can create a space where they can concentrate on their work, listen to educational videos, or engage in interactive activities without distractions.

Headphones will allow students to immerse themselves in lessons that require listening or independent learning, especially for those who benefit from auditory learning methods.

Whether it’s listening to an audiobook, following along with an educational video, or participating in online activities, headphones will enable them to work independently at their own pace. Additionally, this will help students who may have sensory sensitivities, creating a quieter, more comfortable space to focus on their studies.

Your support in providing these headphones will not only improve their ability to concentrate but also make learning more enjoyable and accessible. It will help foster an environment where students can work with greater independence and confidence. With the right tools, my students will be able to better engage in their lessons, absorb the material, and thrive academically.

Thank you for considering this project and helping provide my students with the resources they need to succeed! Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Ms. GARCIA William Carter Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Wired for School Bulk, 6 Pack Headsets with Microphone for K-12th Grade Classroom, Students, Teens, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Black) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
AILIHEN Kids Headphones for School K-12 Class & Teachers, 6 Pack Foldable Wired Headset with Microphone & 3.5mm Jack, Bulk Headphones for Classroom/Student/Laptop/Tablets/Chromebook (6 Colorful) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$117.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.42

Total project goal

$176.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$176.16

1 Donor

-$88.08

Donations toward project cost

-$74.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.21

match offer

-$88.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.21

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$0.00

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