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Ms. Riley Browning from Accokeek, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shhh! Quiet on the Set!

Help me give my students the gift of silence for focus in the classroom while reading short stories and novels!

  • 5 donors
  • $306 goal

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My Project

Silence in the classroom during reading time is crucial for fostering concentration and enhancing the students' ability to focus on the text. For children, particularly those with attention challenges, a quiet environment minimizes distractions and allows them to immerse themselves in the material. Without the constant noise, students can more easily process information, absorb details, and engage with the content meaningfully. For those with ADHD or other attention-related difficulties, maintaining a calm atmosphere can significantly improve their reading comprehension and retention.

Noisy chairs add another layer of disruption in a setting where focus is essential.

The constant shifting, squeaking, or scraping of chairs can cause a child to lose focus, especially if they are easily distracted. For students struggling with attention, such sounds may pull their attention away from the task at hand, making it harder for them to stay on track with reading. Even minor sounds can create a ripple effect, as students become more aware of their surroundings than of their reading material, leading to a lack of engagement.

In essence, the importance of a quiet, comfortable classroom environment during reading time cannot be overstated. Reducing distractions, such as noisy chairs, and promoting silence enables all students, especially those who face attention challenges, to focus better and gain more from their reading experiences.

The precut tennis balls I am requesting will save time and money as I've almost cut myself a few times trying to slice regular tennis balls donated by parents. Headphones are a much needed resource for students who listen to audio books. Lastly, I desperately need a method to track pencils students borrow on a daily basis! Students in need often forget to return them so they'll be available for them the next day.

Thank you for your consideration to fund this project!

Ms. Riley Browning Accokeek Academy - Lower Campus Grades 3-5

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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Accokeek, MD 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Macarrie 200 Pcs Precut Tennis Balls Bulk Pre Cut Tennis Ball 2.5 Inch Heavy Duty Long Lasting Glide Coverings Non Slip Rubber Chairs Foot Covers for Furniture Leg and Floor Protection(Black) • Amazon Business $121.99 1 $121.99
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
Really Good Stuff Pencil Solution Pocket Chart-Numbered Pencil Dispenser-Hanging Organizer for the Classroom-Storage Supplies for Teachers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$213.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.89

Total project goal

$305.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $305.91

3 Donors

-$152.96

Donations toward project cost

-$130.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$152.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$130.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.94

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 $0.00

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