Help me give my students a place to organize all of their papers and projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Parisi's classroom raised $162
This project is fully funded
My Project
A classroom mailbox is an excellent tool in a first-grade classroom as it fosters independence and responsibility in young students. By having their own “mailbox” slot, students can develop organizational skills as they learn to check and manage their mail each day. Teachers can use the mailbox to distribute important papers, homework, graded assignments, or notes for parents, ensuring that students know where to find and take home these items. This system also minimizes lost papers and forgotten assignments, which is common at this age, by creating a designated place for each child’s important materials.
Additionally, a classroom mailbox system can enhance communication and build a sense of community among students.
Teachers can encourage students to write notes or “mail” to one another, promoting kindness, and friendly communication. These mailboxes can also be used as a way for students to share positive feedback or thank-you notes with their classmates. It’s an easy way to incorporate social-emotional learning and build friendships. Ultimately, a classroom mailbox helps students feel more connected, both to the classroom environment and to each other, which contributes to a more cohesive and positive classroom atmosphere.
More than three‑quarters 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
AdirOffice Classroom Mailbox - 11 Compartment Wooden Mail Organizer, Construction Paper Storage, Vertical Desktop Sorter with Slots, Mailboxes With Removable Shelves (11 Slot, White)
• Amazon Business
$49.99
2
$99.98
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Assorted Colors, Tropical, 50 Sheets, Yellow
• School Specialty
$5.02
1
$5.02
Materials cost
$105.00
Vendor shipping charges
$0.50
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$137.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.19
Total project goal
$161.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$161.27
1 Donor
-$144.29
Donations toward project cost
-$137.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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