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Mrs. Allen from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Focus and Efficiency

Help me give my students the tools they need to focus and be more independent.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Allen's classroom raised $526

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My Project

During the course of our day we have a lot going on in our classroom. There are plenty of times during the day when students our working on various independent assignments and it can be kind of noisy, productive, but noisy. The amount of noise can me disruptive to students who are working on a project of assignment that requires focus. This can be difficult when students are moving around the room for supplies, and/or talking aloud with a partner on a project. The seat pockets would really help to keep down movement, which can be distracting to others who are trying to focus.

Tools that can help us focus and be more efficient are so valuable.

My third grade students keep a binder to help them stay organized and on task. They are constantly in need a a three hole puncher, but have trouble using a manual one without my assistance. This creates a lineup of students waiting for me to hole punch their work for their binder. Having an electric one would definitely help make my students more independent and help things move along more smoothly. We would all save valuable time. Thank you so much for considering our project.

Mrs. Allen Pittsburgh Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xuhal 12 Pcs Kids noise reduction headphones Ear Protection Earmuffs for Kids Noise Reduction Ear Muffs for Children 27NRR • Amazon Business $74.99 3 $224.97
Electric 3 Hole Paper Punch, VEYETTE Heavy Duty Commercial Hole Puncher with Adapter for Office School Studio, 30 Sheet Capacity,Color Black • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Seat Sack Storage Pocket, Standard, 14 Inches, Black - Cotton - Durable • School Specialty $26.02 3 $78.06

Materials cost

$403.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.86

Total project goal

$525.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $525.73

1 Donor

-$155.00

Donations toward project cost

-$131.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

match offer

-$370.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$315.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.61

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 $0.00

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