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Ms. Checchia from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Organized Classroom Space!

Help me give my students a well organized and welcoming classroom environment. My students need storage bins, stools, and bags for their dry erase boards and markers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Checchia's classroom raised $581

This project is fully funded

My Project

As teachers prepare for a new school, it is important to create a classroom space that feels calm and inviting for the students. The best way to do this is to treat our classroom like a home, with storage and organizing systems that will help things run smoothly. In order to have a special place to store our books, center materials, and dry erase boards, I have chosen some sturdy containers for storing them. These items will also provide an opportunity for my students to gain independence by getting their own materials and putting them back neatly.

My students inspire me to work hard at my job so that I can provide them with the best possible learning opportunities.

They are extremely hard working and caring individuals. They light up my day. I am so lucky to work with such amazing students. I have created this project so I can provide some necessary materials for organizing our classroom at the beginning of the year. This will make a difference in their learning because it will optimize our instructional learning time, instead of wasting time trying to find or put back items in the classroom. This will also teach my students the importance of caring for our learning space and materials. It is important for my students to show respect to our "home" and keep our space neat and organized.

We are hoping to start our school year some of these essential items so we can have a successful school year. I'm looking forward to starting off a new year with an amazing group of students. Thank you so much for your support!

Ms. Checchia Edwin Stanton 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 10 x 13 Inches, Clear with Blue Trim, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $51.97 3 $155.91
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Clear) • Amazon Business $83.99 1 $83.99
Fat Catalog Stacking Stools with Padded Seats for Kids and Adults, 17" Standard Height Portable Nesting Padded Classroom Stools, Pastel, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $81.50 1 $81.50
Outus 24 Pcs Macaron Color Plastic Cubby Bins with Self Adhesive Labels Stackable Classroom Book Bin Toy Storage Tub Organizer Container Box 11.6 x 7.7 Inch for Library Preschool Office Home, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Mifoci 15 Pcs Activity Plastic Art Trays Morandi Color Art and Craft Tray Stackable Plastic Serving Trays for DIY Projects Painting Beads Home Classroom Storage (14.3 x 10.4 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$441.38

Vendor shipping charges

$15.59

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$493.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.10

Total project goal

$580.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$580.69

4 Donors

-$290.34

Donations toward project cost

-$246.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$290.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$246.80

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.55

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$0.00

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