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Ms. Bush from Kansas City KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Low Lights for Bright Minds

Help me give my students an inviting environment for success, with low lighting and aroma tools.

  • 4 donors
  • $201 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

There is nothing more challenging as a learner than being required to sit for hours at a time under bright, industrial strength, fluorescent lights all day. Let alone, trying to complete a task or project under such conditions. Headaches, overstrained eyes, and increased stress levels are only some of the scientifically proven negative outcomes from working in such an environment - for both teachers and students.

By providing my students with warm, inviting lighting in the classroom, I will be able to create an environment that supports learning, safety, and risk taking.

According to scientists and psychologists, low level lighting actually increases student productivity, focus, and effort in the classroom, which in turn can be reflected in student grades and assessment scores.

Thank you in advance for considering our project. I appreciate all of you who are able to help me provide low level LIGHT for my young BRIGHT minds!

Ms. Bush
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gooamp 100ML Ceramic Diffuser,Aromatherapy Diffuser,Essential Oil Diffuser with 7 Color Lights Auto Shut Off for Home Office Room, White Base (0.5/1/2/ON hrs Working time) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Simple Designs LF2006-BAW 67" Contemporary Multi Head Medusa 5 Light Adjustable Gooseneck Black Floor Lamp with White Shades for Kids Bedroom Playroom Living Room Office • Amazon Business $39.55 1 $39.55
Energizer LED Tap Light, 4 Pack, Push Light, Battery Operated, Touch Light, Stick On Lights, Wireless Lights, Puck Lights, Under Cabinet Lighting, Perfect for Closets, Kitchen and More, 48958-P1 • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
RaThun Globe String Lights 49 Feet 100 led,8 Modes Fairy Plug in Indoor String Lights for Bedroom,Classroom,Outdoor, Patio,Garden,Party,Wedding-Warm White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$129.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.08

Total project goal

$200.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.51

2 Donors

-$100.26

Donations toward project cost

-$85.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.04

match offer

-$100.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.04

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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