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Mrs. Gilger from Shelby, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Opening up New Adventures

Help me give my students the tools needed for digital learning and hands-on engagement with high-quality literature.

  • $172 goal

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My Students

My happy and kind classroom is full of second graders who have such imaginative and creative sides. They are full of energy and love for others and learning. They are working on developing independence and responsibility in 2nd grade in our room.

I have a great group of students currently in my classroom who come from a variety of life experiences and opportunities.

The majority of my students are on free or reduced-price lunch and breakfast with limited experiences.

My Project

With your support, these materials will allow students to be exposed to great new literature but more importantly, they will be given the tools to be successful both in-person learning but also in remote situations.

This year thankfully my district has been able to get each student tech access but unfortunately, many families are unable to replace or purchase earbuds for their students to use.

I want to help these families out by providing earbuds for those who are unable to get them one of their own and also be able to replace them when they are broken.

Thank you for considering helping my students and our future leaders.

Mrs. Gilger Dowds Elementary School Grades PreK-2

More about Mrs. Gilger

Shelby, OH 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AVID AE 5 earphones • CDW-G $1.09 50 $54.50
Oh, the Places You'll Go! • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Jake Drake, Class Clown • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Chocolate Fever • AKJ Education $4.19 2 $8.38
Andrew Lost #12: In the Ice Age • AKJ Education $3.64 2 $7.28
Gooseberry Park • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
How Do Frogs Swallow with Their Eyes? • AKJ Education $2.08 2 $4.16
Polar Bear Vs. Seal • AKJ Education $2.90 1 $2.90
Tarantula Vs. Bird • AKJ Education $2.90 1 $2.90

Materials cost

$108.55

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.80

Total project goal

$171.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.98

2 Donors

-$171.98

Donations toward project cost

-$146.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.80

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$0.00

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