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Mrs. Montera from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bins for the Win!

Help me give my students Storage Bins with Lids, so my students can practice organizational skills during Clean Up Time.

  • $161 goal

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We have been so lucky to get a variety of fun and hands-on learning materials from DonorsChoose, so much that our students just absolutely LOVE utilizing the new materials. I love how much they enjoy using the materials but not so much enjoy the mess that comes with it!

That is why I am requesting a variety of storage bins, so I can make sure all the manipulatives have a home to go to, all while teaching my students the importance of cleaning up.

Not only am I hoping to teach my students how to properly clean up, but I am also hoping by having these bins, it shows my students the importance of being organized as well!

Mrs. Montera Dawes 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.

Chicago, IL 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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Small (8 PCS)) • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98

Materials cost

$104.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.09

Total project goal

$160.62

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