Help me give my students a place to hold all of their materials, art supplies, and books we can read together to help them get over the jitters of Kindergarten!
$1,119 goal
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
My Project
Bright minds need bright supplies—and a place to keep them! In our kindergarten classroom, a colorful mix of crayons, markers, and engaging first-day-of-school books can spark joy and curiosity from the very start. But just as important as the tools themselves is having the right storage and organization to help students learn responsibility, independence, and pride in their space. With organized materials, students can easily access what they need, fostering smoother transitions, more time for hands-on learning, and fewer distractions. Books that celebrate the first day of school will help build excitement and comfort as we create a classroom culture centered on kindness, confidence, and community.
My students are enthusiastic, imaginative, and full of potential—they come in each morning ready to explore, play, and grow.
Many of them are experiencing school for the very first time, and having the right supplies and systems in place helps them feel secure and empowered. These materials will support our goals of developing early literacy, fine motor skills, and classroom routines that set the stage for lifelong learning. Every marker used to express an idea, every book read with wide eyes, and every supply put back in its home is a small but meaningful step toward helping these young learners thrive.
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
31 students impacted
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Lakeshore Mobile 10-Bin Storage Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$399.00
1
$399.00
HOOBRO Wooden Literature Organizer, 36-Slot Mail Sorters, Removable Classroom Mailbox, Student Mailboxes for Classroom, Paper Storage Organizer, for Home, Office, Study, Classroom, Greige BG36WF01
• Amazon Business
$119.98
1
$119.98
Storex Small Interlocking Book Bins, 11-3/4 x 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 30
• School Specialty
$89.54
1
$89.54
Kaplan Early Learning Washable Broad Tip Marker Class Pack - 200 Per Box
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
Tanlade 12 Pcs Classroom Storage Caddies Stackable Utility Caddies with 3 Compartment Portable Plastic Caddy with Handle Classroom Storage Bins Organizers for Kids Schools Art Craft Supplies
• Amazon Business
$54.99
1
$54.99
Kaplan Early Learning Standard Crayons Class Pack - 800 Per Box
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$53.96
1
$53.96
Aaskuu Carpet Spot Markers with Numbers 1-36 for Teachers and Kids, Classroom Floor Circles Dots Rug Mats for Kindergarten Preschool Organization, 4 Inch 36 Pack
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
On the First Day of Kindergarten: A Kindergarten Readiness Book For Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.39
1
$6.39
Welcome to Kindergarten
• Amazon Business
$6.39
1
$6.39
Materials cost
$878.24
Vendor shipping charges
$28.90
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$950.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$167.70
Total project goal
$1,118.01
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