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Mrs. Thomas from Prescott, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Eyes Have It!

Help me give my students fluorescent light covers, guided reading strips, and reusable plastic sleeves. These materials will help keep our classroom calm and productive during our small group work time. Thank you!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thomas's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

My Students

As an educator at a low-income/high poverty school, my students face many challenges in and out of the classroom. The majority of our student population qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and many of them have little or no academic support at home. My class has a wide-range of abilities including gifted and talented as well as those with special needs, and many of my students are reluctant readers. Despite these challenges, it is my job to provide all of my students with the most creative and authentic learning experiences possible.

You can help provide meaningful learning experiences for my students to reach their full potential.

Each student's needs are different and the classroom materials and curriculum should reflect that.

My Project

The harsh fluorescent lights used in classrooms have been shown to negatively impact students and staff. We all know that natural light is best, so we try to take the students outdoors as much as possible. We still spend the majority of our day in the classroom. Fluorescent lighting provides light in a limited color spectrum. Research shows that these limitations can have a clear impact on moods, emotions, hormone regulation, and even sleep cycles. For most people with disabilities, the flicker and hum of fluorescent bulbs can cause physical pain. In others, the lights may cause headaches or distractions. When students are frustrated, we often turn off the lights and take a sensory break.

The use of Fluorescent Light Filters will help block out the flickering and humming of the lights and create a more peaceful atmosphere to promote emotional health and enhance learning.

The guided reading strips help lessen how much information students have to take in at once. Using the guided reading strips helps them focus on important information and cite text evidence. The sheet protectors reduce the number of copies we have to make!

Mrs. Thomas Taylor Hicks Elementary School Grades 3-5 Prescott, AZ View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GlareShade Fluorescent Light Coverings | Magnetic Skylight or Ceiling Light Fixture Covers | Eliminate Harsh Glare Headaches & Eyestrain | Classroom Supplies | Cubicle Accessories (5 Pack/Sky Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings - Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies for Classroom Organization (Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$106.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.75

Total project goal

$171.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $171.64

1 Donor

-$171.64

Donations toward project cost

-$145.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.75

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