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Ms. Bloom from Seattle, WA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Audio Book MP3 Kits for Our Students

Help me give my students a tool to access grade level chapter books.

  • 5 donors
  • $991 goal

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My Project

We are seeking funding for the second phase of our successful Audiobook Kit project. Our objective is to acquire additional MP3 players and headphones to expand our library of audiobook kits, which have proven to be effective tools for our diverse student population.

Impact on Student Learning:

Accessibility: These kits provide struggling readers and multilingual learners access to grade-level content that may otherwise be beyond their current reading abilities.

Comprehension Focus: Audio support allows students to concentrate on understanding and analyzing content rather than struggling with decoding.

Independent Learning: Students can self-pace their reading, enhancing confidence and self-reliance in their academic pursuits.

Language Development: The combination of audio and text reinforces correct pronunciation and accelerates vocabulary acquisition, particularly beneficial for multilingual learners.

Fluency Improvement: Professional narrations serve as models for fluent reading, helping students internalize proper pacing and expression.

Our goal is to improve overall student confidence in reading and class participation.

Our school serves a diverse population, including a significant number of multilingual learners and students with various learning differences. Despite facing challenges in traditional reading methods, our students consistently demonstrate resilience and a strong desire to learn.

The success of the initial audiobook kit program is a testament to our students' adaptability and enthusiasm for innovative learning tools. Many have discovered new interests in literature previously considered too advanced, highlighting the program's potential for long-term impact on their academic growth.

By supporting this project, you will provide crucial tools that break down barriers to reading comprehension and literary engagement. Your contribution will have a lasting effect on our students' educational trajectories and their relationship with literature.

We appreciate your consideration of our proposal. Your support will play a vital role in developing confident, capable readers among our student body.

Thank you for your time and potential support.

Ms. Bloom Broadview-Thomson K-8 School Grades 3-5

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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More than half 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

188 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AGPTEK A02S 16GB MP3 Player, 70 Hours Playback Lossless Sound Music Player, Supports up to 128GB, Black • Amazon Business $26.89 15 $403.35
SONY Over Ear Best Stereo Extra Bass Portable Headphones Headset for Apple iPhone iPod/Samsung Galaxy / mp3 Player / 3.5mm Jack Plug Cell Phone with Mic (black) • Amazon Business $21.20 15 $318.00
SUNEE Mesh Zipper Pouch 9x13 in (Black, 24 Packs),Extra Large Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89

Materials cost

$736.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $64.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.54

Total project goal

$990.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.24

4 Donors

-$965.24

Donations toward project cost

-$820.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.79

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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