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

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Book Bins for the Win!

Help me give my students permanent book boxes to replace the cardbaord versions I've been using for years.

  • $515 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

My Project

My students use cardboard book bins, but they fall apart by midyear. These permanent bins would allow them to have clean, usable bins throughout the year!

Book bins are a staple of our daily routine, and having durable storage would enable us to maintain a more organized classroom.

In addition to the book bins, we will need some bright and colorful borders to make our classroom bulletin boards pop!

We have also asked for some updated Social Studies materials to replenish the outdated maps and globes we have in our room.

Ms. Collins DeWitt Clinton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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

70 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jinei 24 Pack Book Bins for Classroom Bulk Book and Binder Holders with Name Labels Assorted Color Plastic Classroom Organization Book Bins Baskets Boxes Teacher Storage Bins for Classroom Home Office • Amazon Business $107.99 2 $215.98
Rainbow Striped Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 5 $59.95
Hands-On Teaching Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Touch & Learn USA Map • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
World Map Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
We Stick Together Checkered Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 3 $14.97
Wildflower Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 3 $14.97

Materials cost

$392.84

Vendor shipping charges

$8.84

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.22

Total project goal

$514.79

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