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Ms. Bouchon from Charlotte, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Bouchon's classroom raised $825

Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year

Help me give my students cubbies for their bins and binders, crayons for coloring, and a colorful decorated classroom that they won't forget!

Ms. Bouchon Hornets Nest Elementary School

Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

The materials from this project will make a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experience. Crayons and other classroom supplies will encourage creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and support engaging, hands-on lessons across all subject areas. Backpack cubbies and binders will help students stay organized, develop responsibility, and build routines that support academic success.

Colorful classroom décor will transform our room into an inviting space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn each day.

Research shows that a well-organized, engaging classroom environment can improve student focus, increase participation, and promote a positive classroom community.

Your generosity will help create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive from the very first day of school. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build a strong foundation for a successful year.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Bouchon Hornets Nest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

BONTEC Mobile Standing Desk Adjustable Height, Rolling Laptop Cart with Hook, Portable Workstation with Pneumatic Lift, Ergonomic Table with Wheels, Compact Home Office Desk, White 25.6" x 17.7" • Amazon Business $104.49 1 $104.49

Furinno LUDER Book Shelf, 3-Cube Bookshelf, Bookcase with Open Shelves, 9.3 x 12 x 31.5, Easy Assembly, for Living Room, Bedroom, Home Office, White/Light Blue • Amazon Business $23.70 4 $94.80

Hoolerry 24 Pack Classroom Cubby Storage Bins Plastic Stackable Storage Bins with Labels Cubby Organizer Containers for Classroom School Toy Book Organization(14 x 10 x 3 Inch,Colorful) • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99

Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack (200ct), Large Toddler Crayons, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, Bulk School Supplies, Essential Preschool & Kindergarten Art Supplies • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Arthome 35.4''x120'' White Contact Paper, Self-Adhesive Wallpaper Waterproof Gloss PVC Vinyl, Oil Proof, White Vinyl Paper for Furniture Cover Surface, Countertop, Kitchen, Shelf Liner • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Weysat 4 Pack Iridescent Magnetic Book Shelves for Whiteboard, 17" Acrylic Magnetic Books Holder for Wall Decor, Reusable Book Display Shelf for Classroom Furniture Office Refrigerator School • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Teacher Created Resources Lemon Yellow Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77043) • Amazon Business $27.73 1 $27.73

GAMENOTE 3 Pack Large Poster Storage Bags for Teachers, Clear Hanging Bulletin Board Organizer for Classroom Posters, Anchor Charts, Borders & Art Projects, 31.5" x 25.5" • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98

Swiffer PowerMop Mopping Kit for Floor Cleaning, Set Includes 1 Power Mop, 2 Replacement Pads, 1 Liquid Solution Refill, 2 Batteries, No Bucket Needed Electric Spray Cleaner, Multi-Surface and Wood • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94

Tudomro 300 Sheets Sentence Strips Cardstock 12 x 3 Inch Colored Rainbow Word Learning Strips Ruled Bright Lined Nameplates Handwriting Practice Tools for Teachers Classroom Office Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 1 Inch 2 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School or Office Supplies, Purple • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04

Shuttle Art Dry Erase Markers, 32 Pack 16 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect For Writing on Whiteboards,Mirrors for School Office Home • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98

SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch 2 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School or Office Supplies, Purple • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19

Paper Pom Poms Color Tissue Flowers Hanging Paper Fans Celebration Wedding Birthday Party Halloween Christmas Outdoor Decoration-Set of 20 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Goo Gone Original Liquid - 8 Ounce - Surface Safe Adhesive Remover Safely Removes Stickers Labels Decals Residue Tape Chewing Gum Grease Tar Crayon Glue • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83

Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty Multi-Surface Duster Refills for Cleaning, Unscented, 11 Count • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58

Geyee 81 Pcs Bulletin Board Cutouts Self Adhesive Name Tags Teacher Name Plate for Desk Classroom Birthday Party Baby Shower School Teacher Supplies (Crayon) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

TJOY 90ft Kids Bluetooth LED Strip Lighting, Color Changing Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync RGB Tape Lighting with Child Remote, LED Lights for Room Decor Aesthetic Indoor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Insignia - Premium Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest - Pink • Best Buy Education $9.98 1 $9.98

96 Sheets Sentence Strips Ruled Rainbow, 3 x 24 Inches Rainbow Color Sentence Word Learning Strips for Teacher School Classroom Office Supplies (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

YSAGi PU Leather Desk Pad Protector – Non-Slip Waterproof Desk Mat for Office & Home, Easy Clean Large Mouse Pad & Laptop Writing Blotter 23.6"x13.8" Light Purple • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83

2 Packs Chalkboard Eraser - Washable Reusable Microfiber Eraser Cleaning Chalk/Markers/Duster Tool in Home Classroom Office Attached 2 Pcs Microfiber Cloth WP03 • Amazon Business $6.66 1 $6.66

Sharpie S-Gel Pens, Fashion Barrel Pearl White, Medium Point (0.7mm), Bold Jewel Assorted Gel Ink Colors, 4 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Promethean ActivPanel V7 - stylus for flat panel • CDW-G $4.93 1 $4.93

Swiffer Duster Kit with Handle and Refill Duster, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $4.75 1 $4.75

Materials cost			$613.41
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$47.85
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.20
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$700.46
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$123.61
Total project goal			$824.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$824.07
1 Donor			-$824.07
Donations toward project cost			-$700.46
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$123.61
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.