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Mrs. G. from Middletown DE is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soundtrack to Success: Empowering Middle School Minds with Headphone Donations

Help me give my students headphones to maximize their learning and minimize distractions.

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  • $229 still needed

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In our middle school classroom, providing over-the-ear headphones is crucial for optimizing student learning. Headphones serve as a vital tool for fostering focus, facilitating test-taking, enhancing editing capabilities, and enriching learning on iPads.

Promoting Focus: In a world full of distractions, over-the-ear headphones provide students with a shield against external noises, allowing them to immerse themselves fully in their tasks.

Whether working on individual assignments or participating in learning activities, the ability to tune out distractions is essential for concentration and maximizing productivity.

Test-Taking: During assessments, noise can be a source of distraction for students. Providing over-the-ear headphones creates a controlled testing environment where students can focus solely on demonstratingknowledge and skills. This fosters fair and equitable testing environment for all.

Editing Capabilities: Effective writing often involves multiple rounds of revision and editing. Over-the-ear headphones allow students to listen closely to their own writing, identifying errors and refining language. With the ability to hear their work with greater clarity, students can develop stronger self-editing skills and produce higher-quality compositions.

Learning on iPads: In today's digital age, iPads are valuable tools for interactive and multimedia learning experiences. Over-the-ear headphones provide students with clear audio feedback, enhancing their engagement with educational apps and other digital resources. By immersing themselves in content, students can deepen their understanding of various subjects and concepts.

Accessibility: Students who struggle with writing that impact their ability to communicate through written formats, headphones with microphones are a lifeline. These students can utilize speech-to-text, verbally expressing ideas and having them transcribed. This removes barriers and empowers students to participate fully in classroom activities to demonstrate knowledge.

Headphones serve as tools for focus, learning, and accessibility. Providing headphones creates a learning environment where all students can thrive. Your donation directly contributes to the success and academic growth of our students.

Mrs. G.
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hongzan Wholesale Bulk Kids Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored for School Classroom Students Kids Children Teen and Adults (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $99.95 1 $99.95
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$203.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.82

Total project goal

$278.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $278.81

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $228.81

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