My students are from a rural, poverty-stricken town in central West Virginia. Most are being raised by grandparents due to drug addiction in the community. Nearly 18 out of 28 are below grade level in reading. About 8 out of 28 are not proficient or fluent in basic math facts. Many students are victims of the opioid crisis and suffer family instability. Grandparents and other family members have stepped up to help my students. These students need a stable, calm environment for learning.
My Project
My classroom is home to several diverse learners. We have students who suffer from debilitating migraines, seizure disorders, autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or Attention Deficit Disorder. These students are in an inclusive classroom setting. In my classroom I have several students who will benefit from softer light that the filter covers will provide. My classroom also has a wall of windows, which let in the natural sunlight. Unfortunately, without a covering, the light hurts our eyes and is actually distracting. I chose an ocean theme because we live in rural Appalachia and many of my students will never experience the ocean.
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office-Seascape-Light Filter Pack of;Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain.Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
3
$89.97
Baccessor Sea Shower Curtains,Clear Underwater Blue Ocean Waves Hooks Included, Waterproof Fabric Shower Curtains,60" W x 72" H (150CM x 180CM) - Blue Sea Water
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
Materials cost
$125.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.89
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$157.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$27.85
Total project goal
$185.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$185.69
5 Donors
-$117.83
Donations toward project cost
-$100.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.67
match offer
-$67.86
Match offer toward project cost
-$57.68
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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