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Mr. McCreary from Minneapolis, MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Noise Reduction Headphones, Bookmarks, and Coloring Books Promote Mindfulness

Help me give my students noise reduction headphones, colored pencils, bookmarks and coloring books to support reading, mental health and mindfulness in our school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. McCreary's classroom raised $488

This project is fully funded

My Project

Some of our students need noise reduction headphones to help them concentrate and focus on reading and completing their assignments. We also want to create an area where students can draw and color bookmarks or in coloring books as a way to be calm and self aware. The colored pencils, bookmarks and coloring books will help to create a soft area where students can relax and center themselves.

Our goals are that students will use the noise reduction headphones to meet their academic aspirations by supporting them in tuning out distractions and focusing in on their academic tasks such as reading, writing and taking tests and quizzes.

Some days students need a quite place to center themselves, and the pencils, bookmarks and coloring books will help them to be calm and centered.

Mr. McCreary Washburn High School Grades 9-12

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.

Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than half 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 6 Pcs Ear Protection Noise Reduction Headphones Nrr 28db Safety Hearing Ear Muffs Shooting Gun Range Mowing • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Crayola Adult Colored Pencil Set (100ct), Premium Coloring Pencils For Adult Coloring Books, Colored Pencils for School, 12+ • Amazon Business $18.94 4 $75.76
Acme Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $60.84 1 $60.84
Inspirational Bookmarks for Students, DIY Coloring Bookmarks Double-Sided Motivational Page Clip Personalized Inspirational Book Marker for Kids Adults, School Stationary Party Gift (180) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
3M Laminating Pouch Kit with All Varieties of Laminating Pouche (1) • Amazon Business $24.37 1 $24.37
Adult Coloring Books Super Set -- 10 Deluxe Coloring Books for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $19.91 1 $19.91
Mental Health Coloring Book For Teens: 50 Relaxing Drawings to Color. Designed to Help Relax and Relieve Stress. Suitable for Teenagers, Adults and Kids. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Black Brave Beautiful: A Badass Black Girl's Coloring Book (Teen & Young Adult Maturing, Crafts, Women Biographies, For Fans of Badass Black Girl) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Anxiety Coloring Book for Teens & Adults to Reduce Stress and Anxious Thoughts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Positive affirmations coloring book for teens and adults: 40 beautiful floral patterns with inspirational quotes for good vibes, stress-relief, ... mindset. (Inspirational coloring book series) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$372.12

Vendor shipping charges

$6.69

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.13

Total project goal

$487.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$487.52

1 Donor

-$487.52

Donations toward project cost

-$414.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.13

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$0.00

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