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Ms. Jones from Castro Valley, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robust Distance Learning Kits!

Help me give my students headphones, watercolors, fidgets, and plants to care for!

  • $688 goal

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My Students

My students worked hard during our last trimester of the '19-'20 school year to stay focused on their distance learning while at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Students not only tackled new ways of learning through technology, but also learned to self-monitor and advocate for their learning needs. This may seem simple, but many students had to care for younger siblings, keep themselves on track while their parents worked, and took on more than a 10-year-old children should have to.

As these 32 students enter into their last year of elementary school, I want to be sure that they have all the tools they need to be happy and successful learners whether at home or in the classroom!

My Project

Creating robust distance learning kits requires more than just paper and pencil! Now more than ever, students need a peaceful place to learn where they can focus on their assignments, while also nurturing their social-emotional needs.

In the classroom, my students are provided with many things that families often don't have at home.

Now that they are learning from home on a daily basis, I want to be sure students have headphones to help them focus, fidgets/stress balls to calm anxiety and increase productivity, and watercolors/paper to be sure they have a creative outlet. Some students may also need a work surface such as lap desks to ensure they have an appropriate place to do assignments.

Additionally, I want to provide a small potted succulent plant to each student. Research shows that plants improve students' mental well-being, encourage responsibility, and also aid in a number of learning opportunities. Having a common goal of caring for plants will also foster a strong classroom community.

I am confident that with these additional items, my students will thrive in their at-home learning!

Ms. Jones Stanton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Castro Valley, CA 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

32 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wholesale Bulk Earphone Earbud Headphones-Kaysent(KHP-10DBlue) 10 Pack Wholesale Headphones for School,Airplane,Hospital,Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $30.28 4 $121.12
Shop Succulents | Radiant Rosette Collection of Live Succulent Plants, Hand Selected Variety Pack of Mini Succulents | Collection of 40 • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Sunworks Construction Paper, White, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets (9203) • Amazon Business $1.55 40 $62.00
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Turquoise - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43119 • Amazon Business $10.80 5 $54.00
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Charcoal - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43105 • Amazon Business $9.55 5 $47.75
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
S&S Worldwide 43261-26426 Watercolor Mega Pack (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $27.24 1 $27.24
GROWNEER 48-Pack 2.5” White Mini Clay Pots Terracotta Pot with 25 Pcs Plant Labels, Ceramic Pottery Planter Cactus Succulent Nursery Pots, for Indoor Outdoor Plants, Crafts, DIY, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mydio Set of 24 Stress Balls Stress Reliver Party Favor Soft PU Ball Assorted Colors Random Pattern Party Toys Kids Play Ball Tent Ball Toddler Ball 24 Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
BeYumi Marble Fidget Toys (40 PCS) - Relieve Stress, Increase Focus, Soothing Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Children, Adults, Kid and Those with ADHD ADD OCD Autism Anxiety, 2 Different Designs • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Calans Mochi Squishy Toys, 16 Pcs Mini Squishy Party Favors for kids Animal Squishies Stress Relief Toys Cat Panda Unicorn Squishy Squeeze Toys Kawaii Squishies Birthday Gifts for Girls & Boys Random • Amazon Business $7.49 2 $14.98

Materials cost

$501.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.13

Total project goal

$687.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $687.51

1 Donor

-$678.68

Donations toward project cost

-$584.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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