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Mrs. Basanti Mazumdar from Tucson, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Blocks Of Knowledge: Help Us Stock Our Classroom

Help me give my students this combination of tissues, wipes, markers, a label maker, and storage boxes to create a classroom environment visually organized.

  • $306 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

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Let's paint a picture of an organized classroom, piece by piece, with the help of these essential items:

Tissues: The First Line of Defense Against Classroom Chaos

While seemingly simple, a readily available supply of tissues plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment. Strategically placed tissue boxes in high-traffic areas like student desks, group work tables, and near the classroom door will Promote Hygiene, Minimize Mess and Foster Independence.

Wipes: The Heavy-Duty Clean-Up Crew

Classroom wipes, whether disinfectant or general-purpose, provide a more robust cleaning solution for various surfaces and situations.

Markers: Color-Coding and Clarity Unleashed

A well-organized set of markers, readily accessible and clearly labeled, can transform how information is presented and how students interact with learning materials:

Visual Organization on Whiteboards/Charts: Different colored markers allow teachers to visually categorize information, highlight key points, and create engaging and easy-to-understand diagrams and charts. This improves student comprehension and retention.  

Differentiated Instruction: Color-coding can be used for differentiated activities or instructions, allowing students to easily identify tasks that are appropriate for their learning level.  

Label Maker: The Key to Lasting Order

A label maker is the linchpin for creating a truly organized and sustainable classroom system:

Clear and Consistent Identification: Creating uniform, printed labels for storage boxes, folders, shelves, and learning centers eliminates ambiguity and guesswork. Everyone knows exactly what belongs where.

This combination of tissues, wipes, markers, a label maker, and storage boxes creates a classroom environment that is not only visually organized but also fosters efficiency, independence, and a positive learning atmosphere. Students can focus on learning rather than searching for materials, and teachers can dedicate more time to instruction and less to managing clutter. The label maker acts as the key to ensuring this organization is clear, consistent, and long-lasting.

Mrs. Basanti Mazumdar Catalina Foothills High School Grades 9-12 Tucson, AZ View local requests 140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Brother P-Touch, PTD210, Easy-to-Use Label Maker Bundle (4 Label Tapes Included), White, Small • Amazon Business $52.35 1 $52.35
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 2 $40.98
IRIS USA 13 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$211.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.79

Total project goal

$305.28

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