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Ms. Davidova from Long Island City, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essentials for a Listening Center

Help me give my students a way to listen to audiobooks. Studies show how books and reading help with development and audiobooks is a great way to help children develop prereading skills.

  • $687 goal

This project expired on May 15, 2025.

This project expired on May 15, 2025.

My Project

I am writing to share an exciting opportunity for you to make a direct impact on the children in our community. As someone who works with a group of young learners from low-income families, I see firsthand the challenges they face in accessing the resources they need to thrive. Many of these children lack essential learning tools, which limits their ability to fully develop their literacy skills and overall growth.

One of the greatest needs we have is a Listening Center, which would provide these children with access to audio books, language learning resources, and a space to engage with stories in an interactive and meaningful way.

A listening center would not only support their language development but also foster a love for reading and learning, helping them to improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills.

With your support, we can provide these essential tools that will make a world of difference to their educational journey. Your generous donation will directly contribute to creating a more equitable learning environment, giving these children the chance they deserve to succeed.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting difference. I would be happy to discuss this further or provide more information on how your contribution will benefit the children we serve.

Ms. Davidova District 30 Pre-K Center Q972 Grades PreK-2

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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Long Island City, NY View local requests

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

102 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Classic Read-Aloud Books and CDs Set - 6 Storybooks with Audio for Early Literacy & Listening Skills • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.36 6 $356.16
Proscan Elite Portable CD Boombox with AM/FM Radio, Auxiliary - Purple • Amazon Business $25.32 6 $151.92
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students Bulk Classroom Headsets Adjustable School Earphones On Ear with 3.5 mm Jack for Youth Adults, Operation Christmas Bulk Items(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

Materials cost

$545.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.93

Total project goal

$686.18

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