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Mrs. Allen from Browns Summit, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Allen's classroom raised $1,194

Creating a Cozy and Engaging Second Grade Classroom

Help me give my students an organized, engaging classroom with learning materials, flexible furniture, and essential teaching tools that support independence, creativity, and academic success every day.

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Mrs. Allen McNair Elementary School
Browns Summit, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My incoming second graders are curious, energetic learners who deserve a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and designed to help them succeed. As I begin teaching in a new second-grade classroom, I am building the space from the ground up with resources that will support learning every day.

The storage cabinet, rolling cart, desk organizer, mail sorter, and containers will organize classroom supplies, student materials, and small-group resources so we can maximize instructional time.

The laminator, laminating sheets, cardstock, thermal label printer, and command strips will help me create durable learning centers, labels, visual supports, and classroom displays that students will use all year.

The standing lamps, table lamp, doormat, and classroom décor will create a warm, welcoming environment where students feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn. The ergonomic chair, wireless keyboard, and laptop stand will allow me to efficiently plan lessons, monitor student progress, and communicate with families. Classroom containers, cups, and reward jars will help organize supplies and reinforce positive behavior.

Every resource in this project will help create an efficient, engaging classroom where my second graders can focus on learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential in a space they are proud to call their classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Allen McNair 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.

Browns Summit, 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUNMORY Floor Lamp with Shelves, Smart APP Control Standing Lamps with RGB Bulb, 4-Tier Dimmable Floor Lamps for Living Room, Tall Lamp for Bedroom, Office, Corner Display Bookshelf Lamp • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
REHOOPEX Black Storage Cabinet with Doors, Modern Accent Cabinet, Free Standing Cabinet with Adjustable Shelf, Wooden Buffet Sideboards for Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Entryway • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
MEDIMALL 15 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Craft Storage Cart with Wheels, Mobile Tools Scrapbook Paper Organizer Cart for School Home Office Use (Pink) • Amazon Business $105.70 1 $105.70
PEDOOLO Label Printer, 4x6 Shipping Label Thermal Printer for Packages, Bluetooth Conection and Compatible with Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Amazon, UPS, USPS, FedEx, with Holder • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Simplee Adesso Twirl Candlewarmer 13.5" Halogen Table Lamp, Antique Brass/Beige/White Floral (SL1195-21) • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
Gertmenian Disney Mickey Mouse Coir Doormat - 2x3 Welcome Mat (2-Pack), Ideal for High Traffic Areas in Front Door, Garage, Entryway - Love/Hello, 47533 • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302X) • Amazon Business $46.67 1 $46.67
BLU MONACO | Rose Gold Desk Organizer with Drawer | Metal Desk Organizer with File Sorters and Storage Compartments | Office Desk Organizer for Paper Folders and Supplies • Amazon Business $44.19 1 $44.19
Command Medium Hanging Strip, White, 200 Strips/Pack (17201CABPK-NA) • Quill.com $43.79 1 $43.79
BestOffice Office Chair Ergonomic Cheap Desk Chair Mesh Computer Chair Lumbar Support Modern Executive Adjustable Stool Rolling Swivel Chair for Back Pain (Pink) • Amazon Business $41.39 1 $41.39
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45
KNOWSQT Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Lovely Pink Rainbow 2.4G Full-Sized Colorful Keyboards, Round Keycap USB Dongle Plug Play Cute Keyboards for Windows, Laptop, PC, Desktop, Mac • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
AOEVI Adjustable Laptop Stand with 360 Rotating Base, Computer Stand for Laptop Ergonimic Foldable Laptop Riser for Desk Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air Notebook up to 16 Inches,Pink • Amazon Business $30.59 1 $30.59
Bankers Box 10-Compartment Mail Sorter, 19.5" x 12.375", Blue | Turn paper piles into organized workflows with durable compartments that keep mail, forms, and projects easy to find. • Amazon Business $25.09 1 $25.09
CAGSIG Candy jars with lids 8 Pack Plastic Candy Jars with Lid, Hexagon Candy Jars Cookie Jars for Kitchen, Clear Candy Containers for Snacks, Candy, Cookie, Dog Treats, Coffee Pod(30 OZ) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Hygloss Bright Colored Cardstock - 8.5x11-Inch, 12 Assorted Colors, 144 Sheets, 65 lb/ 176 gsm, Fade-Resistant, Acid-Free Color Card Stock Paper • Amazon Business $24.30 1 $24.30
Mind Reader Anchor Collection 6-Compartment 2-Tier Coffee Cup and Condiment Organizer, Black (UPRIGHT6-BLK) • Quill.com $21.58 1 $21.58
Fit Meal Prep 100 Pack 16 oz Plastic Iced Coffee Cups with Flat Lids and Black Straws, Disposable Clear Cup, BPA Free Cup for Party, Smoothie, Cold Drinks, Juice, Milkshake, Bubble Boba, Tea • Amazon Business $20.74 1 $20.74
Whaline 9 Sheets Back to School Pencil Window Clings | Colorful Pencils, Double-Sided Glass Decals, for First Day of School Classroom Wall Glass Blackboard Decorations • Amazon Business $9.01 1 $9.01

Materials cost

$900.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $70.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,014.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$178.97

Total project goal

$1,193.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,193.13

1 Donor

-$1,193.13

Donations toward project cost

-$1,014.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$178.97

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