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Ms. Willie from Lahaina, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An organized classroom where the students know where to go!

Help me give my students an organized classroom so they can learn and grow!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Willie's classroom raised $513

This project is fully funded

My Project

Having an organized classroom is important because it sets the tone for learning, helps students stay focused, and supports classroom management. When a classroom is clean and well-structured, students know where things belong and what is expected of them. This reduces confusion and makes it easier for everyone to find the materials they need. It also helps limit distractions and creates a calmer, more welcoming environment.

Book bins and storage bins are very useful tools for keeping a classroom organized.

Book bins allow teachers to sort reading materials by level, topic, or student, making it easier for students to choose books that interest them and are right for their reading level. This helps build a love for reading and encourages independence.

Storage bins help keep classroom supplies like pencils, scissors, glue sticks, and papers in order. They can be labeled and color-coded, making it simple for students to return items to the right spot. When students take responsibility for organizing and cleaning up, it builds good habits and saves the teacher time. In the end, an organized classroom supports learning, responsibility, and a sense of pride in the space.

Ms. Willie King Kamehameha III Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Lahaina, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Book Set: Little SPOT Takes Action! Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, Safety; social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Lakeshore Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Help-Yourself Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 1 $46.99
Classroom Keepers Construction Paper Storage for 12 x 18 Inch Construction Paper, 10 Slots • School Specialty $35.99 1 $35.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Zilpoo Set of 10 - 5 Pack Paper Organizer Bins, 5 Pack Pencil Storage Bin, Colorful Plastic Turn in Tray, Classroom File Holder, Teacher School Supplies Container, Organization Letter Baskets, Colored • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
DIYSELF 20 Pack Magnetic Clips, Magnets Clips, Strong Refrigerator Magnets, Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty for Refrigerator, Classroom, Office, Kitchen, Magnets for Whiteboard • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Juvale 30-Row Burlap Cell Phone Holder for Classroom, Farmhouse Designed White Numbered Hanging Pocket Organizer for Mobile Phones, Calculator Caddy, Organization (23x31 in) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Antner 30 Pack Oversized Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Reusable Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Page Protectors, Heavy Duty Work Pockets School Teacher Classroom Office Organization Supplies, 10 Color • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Juvale 12-Pack Pencil Holder Trays and Organization Baskets - Plastic Caddy for Desk and Elementary Teacher Supplies for Classroom Decoration (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
PREXTEX Classroom Storage Baskets Crayon and Pencill Container - Classroom Organization - Crayon Holder - Storage Basket, Shelf & Desk Organizer - Classrooms, Office Desk, Small Desk, and Toy Storage • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$356.62

Vendor shipping charges

$27.75

Sales tax

$15.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.84

Total project goal

$512.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$512.25

1 Donor

-$388.04

Donations toward project cost

-$388.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$55.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$47.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$68.48

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$0.00

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