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Ms. Holly from Bonners Ferry, ID is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Makes Sense (Incorporating the Senses for Strategic Learning)

My students need an Apple TV, essential oils, an essential oil diffuser, and bluetooth speakers.

  • $456 goal

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My Students

My enthusiastic second graders are located in a rural setting. Because of our geography, students have extremely limited access to opportunities compared to the students I taught in California and Colorado.

60% of our student population are on free and reduced lunch.

These enthusiastic students share the same potential to learn and grow as the students I taught in California's Central Valley and Denver, Colorado.

Geography does not affect ability, but it impacts opportunity. Please help by filling our classroom with books and resources to solidify a growth mindset!

My Project

Last year, I used music to set the tone in our classroom by streaming music throughout the entire day. We used music for thinking, inspiring our writing, moving between activities (and moving to stretch), calming us down and pepping us up.

Each student knew I would adjust the music if it s/he felt it interfered with his/her learning.

A small number of times a student discretely asked me to change the music (which I did). At the end of the year I forgot my speaker at home (I brought it each day). Unanimously, we agreed our class flow and learning was better with tunes!

This year, I'm working intentionally to streamline how I'm incorporating the senses. Being able to SEE and demonstrate is crucial to little learners like my second graders. By connecting an Apple TV device to my projector I can easily show students what is on any given tablet. This is huge because most apps are not available on desktop computers (what I can currently use to show students). I find myself needing to explain to individual students which depletes time for everyone.

Finally, I'm asking for essential oils and a diffuser. Not only can we have scents for energy, but during flu and cold season we can help our class stay healthier and suppress coughs.

Ms. Holly Valley View Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Bonners Ferry, ID 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple TV - 32GB (4th Generation) • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II - Polar White • Amazon Business $129.00 1 $129.00
Natrogix Nirvana Essential Oils - Top 18 Essential Oil Set 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade 18/10ml Incl. Lavender, Moroccan Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass and 13 More w/Free E-Book • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
InnoGear Iron Cover Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with Candle Light Effect 7 Color LED Nightlight Waterless Auto Shut-off for Home Yoga Spa Office • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$331.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.30

Total project goal

$455.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.34

2 Donors

-$38.97

Donations toward project cost

-$38.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$409.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$348.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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