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Ms. Nadia from San Francisco, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Cozy Classroom for Little Learners

Help me give my students a safe, cozy classroom with new chairs, a larger table, and sturdy storage furniture to replace broken shelves and create a warm space for little learners.

  • 3 donors
  • $5,504 still needed

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  • 3 donors
  • $5,504 still needed
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Ms. Nadia Tule Elk Park Early Education School
San Francisco, CA Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our preschool classroom, tiny feet run to circle time, little hands proudly carry books to the reading corner, and joyful giggles fill the room every single day. For our 2- and 3-year-olds, the classroom is more than just a place to learn — it is a second home where they build friendships, discover independence, and begin to see themselves as capable little learners.

Right now, many of our classroom furniture pieces have been loved for many years and are beginning to show it.

Our toy shelves are loose and broken, making it difficult to safely organize the materials the children use each day. Our tables and chairs no longer comfortably fit all of our students, leaving little learners squeezed together during meals, art activities, and learning experiences.

We are hoping to create a safer, cozier, and more functional classroom by providing our students with new chairs, a larger table where everyone can comfortably gather together, and sturdy furniture to organize toys and learning materials. At this age, children thrive in environments that feel calm, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared for them. Something as simple as a comfortable chair, a safe shelf, or enough space at the table can make a huge difference in their daily experience.

Every day in our classroom is filled with magical little moments — towers built together, paintings proudly held up to dry, tiny voices singing songs, and children learning how to share, help, and care for one another. Your support would help create a space where those moments can continue to grow.

By donating to our project, you are helping create a classroom where children feel safe, valued, comfortable, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for helping us build a warm and joyful environment for our littlest learners.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Nadia Tule Elk Park Early Education School Grades PreK-2 San Francisco, CA 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 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy-Duty Stacking Chair - 9 1/2" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $84.99 20 $1,699.80
Classic Birch Spacemaker Storage Unit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $829.00 1 $829.00
Classic Birch Store Anything Large Classroom Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $799.00 1 $799.00
Classic Birch Help-Yourself Bookstand with Storage • Lakeshore Learning Materials $459.00 1 $459.00
Natural Adjustable Group Table - 36" x 72" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00

Materials cost

$4,185.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $101.35

Sales tax

 $383.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$62.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,762.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$840.52

Total project goal

$5,603.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $5,603.46

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $5,503.46

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