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Ms. Padilla from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our Best Year

Help me give my students a good start to our new school year.

  • $453 goal

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

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

I adore my curious, creative, and energetic pre-k little ones. They love exploring, helping, and learning through play. So having everything in place will start the school year right.

These supplies will bring order to our busy classroom, spark imagination, and support independence.

The rack will help organize our art smocks while the cork board will display our work. The activity bench and bins will keep things neat and flexible.

From cozy rugs to colorful posters, playful sand to tidy storage bins—everything will help create a fun space where little minds can grow.

Ms. Padilla PS 28 Wright Brothers Grades PreK-2

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.

New York, NY View local requests

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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Square Bin with Lid, Storage Containers, Powder Blue, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $26.31 2 $52.62
ECR4Kids Scoop Front Storage Bins, Multipurpose Organization, Powder Blue, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Delta Children MySize Kids Convertible Activity Bench - Greenguard Gold Certified, Bianca White • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
Amazon Basics Rectangular Bulletin Board with Cork Surface, Aluminum Frame, 35" x 47", Brown • Amazon Business $43.49 1 $43.49
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Command Variety Pack, Including 10 Pairs of Picture Hanging Strips, 6 Wire Hooks and 8 Utility Hooks for Hanging, Organization and Storage, Damage Free Hanging Up to 19 Items, 1 Kit • Amazon Business $13.27 2 $26.54
nuLOOM 4 Square Thigpen Contemporary Area Rug, Charcoal, Abstract Lines, Non-Slip Backing, Stain Resistant, For Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Hallway, Office, Kitchen, Entryway • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Frenchi Home Furnishing Freestanding Kid's Coat Rack • Amazon Business $25.68 1 $25.68
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Teacher Created Resources Confetti Library Pockets, 3x 5 inch, Assorted, Multi-Pack • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78
Palace Learning 4 pack - ABC Alphabet + Numbers 1-10 + Shapes + Colors Poster Set - Toddler Educational Charts (LAMINATED, 18" x 24") • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20
Emarful Plastic Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser,17oz Cute Kids Soap Dispenser for Bathroom Refillable Pump Bottles for Kitchen Liquid Shampoo Body Wash (3, White+Pink+Blue, 500ML) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$349.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.92

Total project goal

$452.80

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