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Mr. Linville from Alameda, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tea & Tunes: Creating a soothing writing environment

Help me give my students a classroom speaker and water boiler. I hope these items can help create a calm and soothing atmosphere for writing and reflecting (and also supports SEL)

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I often play reflection music during times of writing. However, my projector's built in speaker leaves a lot to be desired. I'd like to use these speakers to play music to create a more soothing and reflective writing environment. Listening to music can enhance writing in multiple ways. It helps develop one's sense of rhythm, flow, and pacing, which can translate into one's writing style.

The water boiler will be used to offer tea to students.

Drinking tea has been linked to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, tea has been shown to reduce anxiety symptoms in many studies

Mr. Linville Encinal High School & Junior Jets Grades 9-12

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Alameda, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zojirushi CD-WCC30 Micom Water Boiler and Warmer (101 oz, Silver Dark Brown) • Amazon Business $134.62 1 $134.62
Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with Titanium Drivers, BassUp Technology, IPX7, 24H Playtime, App, Built-in Handle, Outdoor Speaker for Camping, Pool, Beach, Backyard • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98

Materials cost

$234.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$289.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.10

Total project goal

$340.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $340.69

1 Donor

-$340.69

Donations toward project cost

-$289.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.10

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