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

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A Little Sensory Help, Please?

Help me give my students help with handling sensory overload. Some need to block sounds out, others need to focus with a fidget.

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My Project

I have Special Education students that sometimes need the world to be quieter. Some of my students need something in their nondominant hand to help them focus. Everyone needs something to help them access an education. I am looking to help all of my students to succeed.

These fidgets and noise cancelling headphones will make the world a more comfortable place to learn.

Everyone is surprised how one little change can make students tune in during a lesson and accomplish more. My current fidgets are worn out from so much use. I hope to get new ones to start off the new year with a great attitude! Could you help us to meet this goal?

Mrs. Alvarez Mary McLeod Bethune 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.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr.meter Ear Muffs for Noise Reduction: 27.4SNR Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids with Adjustable Head Band, EM100 Hearing Protection Earmuffs for Monster Jam, Football Game, Concerts, Air Shows • Amazon Business $9.47 20 $189.40
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95

Materials cost

$206.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.26

Total project goal

$281.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $281.71

4 Donors

-$281.71

Donations toward project cost

-$239.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.26

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 $0.00

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