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Ms. Steinman from Havelock, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Environment for a Calming Mindset

Help me give my students curtains to create a calming classroom environment at school

  • $270 goal

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My Project

Environmental factors play a big role in the classroom. Some of my students have light sensitivity, while others like a darker space to help with focus. These curtains will greatly help out in our classroom with creating the atmosphere for the best learning to occur.

My classroom is a melting pot of learning styles and has multiple learning needs.

Some of my students have special needs and would benefit greatly from this project. I want all of my students to learn in a space that helps them focus the best and is the most comfortable for them to perform well. I have been researching how students learn best and how the environment is set up is a major key. With the end of the year approaching quickly, I want this project to help with setting the mood in the classroom to become a focused learning environment for all students.

Ms. Steinman Tucker Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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Havelock, NC View local requests

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

105 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BGment Black Blackout Curtains for Living Room - Grommet Thermal Insulated Room Darkening Energy Saving Curtains for Bedroom, Set of 2 Panels, 42 x 84 Inch • Amazon Business $31.99 4 $127.96
2PCS Spring Tension Curtain Rod 28 To 48 Inch Adjustable Expandable Black Tension Rod 7/8" Shower Curtain Rods No Drilling Spring Loaded Curtain Rod for Windows Bathroom Closet Bedroom Doorway Door • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98

Materials cost

$181.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.39

Total project goal

$269.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$269.25

6 Donors

-$132.86

Donations toward project cost

-$115.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.93

match offer

-$132.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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