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Mrs. Smith from Hildebran, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $709

Creating Organized and Successful Learning

Help me give my students a classroom rug, book bins and some colored paper.

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Mrs. Smith Hildebran Elementary School
Hildebran, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

A well-organized classroom creates a strong foundation for learning, especially for first graders who are developing routines, independence, and confidence. The materials in this project will help create a classroom environment where students can focus on learning instead of searching for supplies or becoming distracted by clutter.

A classroom rug will provide a welcoming gathering space where students can come together for morning meetings, read-alouds, phonics lessons, and small-group instruction.

Having a designated meeting area helps establish routines, encourages active participation, and builds a strong classroom community.

Book bins will give each table group an organized place to store folders, books, and daily learning materials. With everything easily accessible, students will spend less time looking for supplies and more time engaged in learning. These bins will also help first graders develop responsibility and independence as they learn to care for and organize their own materials.

Colored paper will be used to create engaging learning activities, classroom displays, games, visual supports, and take-home resources. Color-coded materials help young learners organize information, follow directions, and distinguish between subjects and activities, making learning more meaningful and accessible.

Together, these resources will create a structured, inviting, and organized classroom where students feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn each day. By providing an environment that supports independence and minimizes distractions, these materials will help my first graders build the skills they need to be successful both academically and socially.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Smith Hildebran Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hildebran, 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 24) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Carpet for Kids Room, Seating Rug or Playroom Carpet, 7'6'' x 12', Blue • Amazon Business $309.99 1 $309.99
Storex Plastic Large Book Bin 14.3 x 5.3 x 7 Teal Pack of 6 (STX71107U06C-6) • Staples $36.69 5 $183.45
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $30.35 1 $30.35

Materials cost

$523.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.33

Total project goal

$708.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $708.84

1 Donor

-$708.84

Donations toward project cost

-$602.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.33

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