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

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Headphones and STEM Activities

Help me give my students headphones and bags to store them in for when they are using their classroom Chromebooks.

  • $274 goal

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My Project

My class is filled with sweet, smart, and hard-working students. My school district purchased Chromebooks for each student, and they also purchased a learning program, called iReady, to supplement learning. Our classroom, however, does not have headphones for each student. This makes it difficult for the students to listen to their iReady lessons without getting distracted by hearing the lessons of those around them.

Help give my students their own pair of headphones, as well as a ziplock bag to store them in so the cords do not et tangled/ broken.

Also, help give my students STEM building toys. These will be added to the morning tubs in my classroom. We use morning tubs each morning while the students are coming into the classroom.

Ms. Simpkins Avery D Harrington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
***(30 Pack)*** Bulk Headphones for School Library Classroom Airplane Hospital Museum Hotel Tours Gym Students Adjustable Disposable Reusable Comfortable Compact and Easy to Store Headsets (30 Pack) • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys ,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls ,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
JoyNote Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double-Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Spelling and Learning • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers For School, Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Kids, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ziploc Two Gallon Food Storage Bags, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 12 Count, Pack of 3 (36 Total Bags) • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm,"Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 150 Sheets (80933-01) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$199.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.97

Total project goal

$273.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.14

2 Donors

-$269.61

Donations toward project cost

-$232.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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