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Mrs. Medeiros from Wallingford, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Independence Through Organization in Kindergarten

Help me give my students library bins for book selection, mailboxes for sending notes home, and a standing desk to support flexible, focused learning throughout the day.

  • $429 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

My Project

In a busy kindergarten classroom, organization is key to helping young learners thrive. Library bins will allow students to independently select and return books, fostering responsibility and a love for reading. Mailboxes will streamline communication by keeping take-home notes and student work organized and easy to access. A standing desk will provide a flexible workspace for students, supporting small group instruction and movement-friendly learning.

These tools will create a more structured, student-centered environment where children can develop important organizational skills and gain confidence in managing daily routines.

Mrs. Medeiros E.C. Stevens Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Wallingford, CT 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Chapter Book Library Bins with Dividers, 8¾" x 13½" x 7¾" - 4 Pack, Neon | Plastic Shelf Bin Organizer for Classroom Library, Book Organization, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
Classroom Keepers 30 Slot Mailbox, 31-5/8 x 12-3/4 x 21 Inches • School Specialty $74.99 1 $74.99
dumos Small Standing Laptop Desk Mobile Standing Desk Manual Adjustable Home Office Desk Height from 28.5“ to 42.7" Rolling Standing Desk 48" x 65“ for Working, Meeting, Teaching, Speeching, White • Amazon Business $66.66 1 $66.66

Materials cost

$321.62

Vendor shipping charges

$7.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.22

Total project goal

$428.16

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