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Ms. Betsy Garza from Rio Grande City TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Life

Help me give my students the storage and STEM resources they need to reach success in the classroom.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Integrating a zipper money pouch and AirPods into the classroom can offer several benefits:

The zipper money pouch can help students keep small items such as pens, pencils, erasers, or USB drives organized and easily accessible.

By having a designated place for these materials, students can stay focused on their work without the distraction of searching for supplies.

Assigning each student a zipper money pouch encourages responsibility for their belongings. Students learn to take ownership of their materials and keep them secure throughout the school day, fostering accountability and independence.

Using zipper money pouches can streamline classroom routines, such as distributing and collecting materials. Teachers can provide clear instructions for students to store and retrieve items from their pouches, minimizing disruptions and maximizing instructional time.

Students can customize their zipper money pouches with decorations, stickers, or labels, allowing them to express their individuality and creativity. Personalized pouches also help students easily identify their belongings and differentiate them from others'.

With the ongoing emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene in educational settings, having a zipper money pouch provides a designated place for students to store personal items like hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes. This promotes good hygiene practices and helps maintain a clean and healthy learning environment.

Incorporating AirPods into the classroom can support differentiated instruction and personalized learning experiences.

AirPods offer wireless convenience, allowing students to move around the classroom freely while listening to instructional materials or participating in group activities. This flexibility promotes engagement and active participation, as students can listen to audio content without being tethered to a device.

Focus and Concentration: Using AirPods can help students block out distractions and maintain focus during independent work or study sessions.

Ms. Betsy Garza
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, Lightning Charging Case Included, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
BISupply Locking Money Bag Locking Pouch Zipper Bank Bag with Lock Locking Cash Bag Lock Pouch Lock Bag in Navy Blue • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$157.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.59

Total project goal

$223.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $223.94

1 Donor

-$43.67

Donations toward project cost

-$43.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Young Sheldon on CBS match offer

-$43.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$37.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $128.91

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