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Mrs. Osborne from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Empower Our Classroom!

Help me give my students the tools they need to thrive! With your support, we can provide books, storage, learning materials, essentials to create an engaging, organized, and comfortable space where student can grow, learn, and succeed.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Osborne's classroom raised $1,213

This project is fully funded

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

The requested materials will significantly enhance student learning by providing engaging books to develop literacy skills, math resources to strengthen problem-solving abilities, and organizational tools to create a structured, distraction-free environment. A cooling fan will ensure a comfortable learning space, while cozy lighting will help foster a welcoming atmosphere. Growth mindset materials will encourage perseverance and confidence, and headphones will support quiet, independent work. Storage solutions will keep materials easily accessible, promoting organization and efficiency in the classroom.

This project aims to create an engaging, organized, and supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.

High-interest books will inspire a love for reading, essential learning tools will enhance key skills, and a comfortable space will improve focus and productivity. By fostering a growth mindset and ensuring students have the resources they need, this project will set them up for long-term success.

My students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn.

Mrs. Osborne Abraham Lincoln Traditional School Grades 3-5

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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Kilead Farmhouse TV Stand, Screens up to 80", White Base/Walnut Top (GCMBLK66WH) • Quill.com $336.99 1 $336.99
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
Minetom 66 Feet 200 Led Globe Ball String Lights, Fairy String Lights Plug in with Remote, Waterproof Globe String Lights for Indoor Outdoor Party Wedding Christmas Tree Garden Decoration, Pure White • Amazon Business $32.98 2 $65.96
Honeywell QuietSet 32.8 H 5 Speed Oscillating Tower Fan White (HYF260) • Staples $59.14 1 $59.14
Sterilite 20738006 Art Furniture and Storage, White - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $25.96 2 $51.92
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
The Complete Lemonade War Series Set ( Books 1- 5 ) • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Blue) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
SUNEE 3 Ring Binders 2 Inch 4 Pack, 3 Ring Binders Clear View Bulk PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, White Binder • Amazon Business $22.79 2 $45.58
Simply Small Groups: Differentiating Literacy Learning in Any Setting (Corwin Literacy) • Amazon Business $29.73 1 $29.73
Mind Reader 5-Tier Stackable Paper Desk Tray Organizer, Metal, Pink (5TPAPER-PNK) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
200 Pcs Library Pocket Envelopes and Books Cards Include 100 Self Adhesive Pocket Envelopes and 100 Check out Cards Library Supplies(Colorful Envelop, White Card) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Butterflies on the First Day of School • Amazon Business $14.28 1 $14.28
Fadeless Schoolgirl Style Bulletin Board Paper, Senior Year, 47.25" x 12', 1 Roll • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Lakeshore Growth Mindset Mini Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Multiplication and Division Math Workbook for 3rd 4th 5th Grades: Basic Concepts, Word Problems, Skill-Building Practice, Everyday Practice Exercises and Timed Tests (Math Facts Learning Resources) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
50 Writing Prompts for Kids: Grades 3-5 | Growth Mindset Questions | Creative Writing | Opinion Writing | Expository Writing | Narrative Writing • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
10 Minutes a Day Fractions, 4th Grade (DK 10-Minutes a Day) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Over 600 Icebreakers & Games: Hundreds of ice breaker questions, team building games and warm-up activities for your small group or team • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$920.88

Vendor shipping charges

$0.50

Sales tax

$65.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,031.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.95

Total project goal

$1,212.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,212.98

1 Donor

-$1,212.98

Donations toward project cost

-$1,031.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$181.95

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$0.00

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