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Mrs. Allen from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Allen's classroom raised $186

Grade - A- Organization

Help me give my students a year of organization so they can be successful throuhout the year!

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Mrs. Allen Whitewater Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Investing in classroom organization tools like heavy-duty pouches, industrial Velcro, and magnetic systems is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a strategic move to maximize instructional time. In a disorganized classroom, minutes are bled away every hour as students hunt for lost materials or wait for the teacher to locate a specific resource. By utilizing pouches for individual task kits and magnets for anchor charts a teacher can save time.

Furthermore, a structured environment acts as a silent scaffold for executive functioning skills, particularly for students with ADHD or sensory processing needs.

When every marker has a labeled home and Velcro is used to create interactive, tactile schedules on the wall, the "cognitive load" on a student is significantly reduced. They no longer have to expend mental energy navigating a chaotic physical space, which allows them to channel that focus into complex problem-solving and creative thinking. Funding these items provides the literal "hooks" and "containers" that help children learn how to categorize, prioritize, and maintain their own mental and physical workspaces.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Allen Whitewater Academy Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OWill 12-Pack Mixed Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard Box, Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
AKAYOK 6 Pockets Storage Pocket Chart for Classroom Small Group Management, Champs Chart, Poster, Photo Wall Display, Drawing, Classroom Organization and Storage (Black) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VELCRO Brand Large 1 Inch Dots with Adhesive | 100pk Circles | Stick On Round Hook and Loop Tape | Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves | Office Organization Essentials | White • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
4E's Novelty Sharp and Dull Pencil Buckets - Set of 2 Metal Tin Pails, Back to School Teachers Classroom Management Organization Supplies • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Chisel Tip, 16 Count - Whiteboard, Calendar, Organization, Essential Supplies for Office, School, Classroom, Teachers • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Command Small Clear Wire Toggle Hooks, 10 Wall Hook and 12 Strips, Damage-Free Hanging with Adhesive, Great for Hanging, Organization and Storage, Holds up to 0.5 lb • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65

Materials cost

$116.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.83

Total project goal

$185.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.54

1 Donor

-$185.54

Donations toward project cost

-$157.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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