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

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Classroom Environment

Help me give my students supplies that will help create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. My students come from homes facing serious challenges. With these supplies, like flexible seating, students can be more comfortable at school.

  • $2,556 goal

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

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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

Why do I love my students? They show me every day what strength, empathy, and resiliency look like. I want to give them a room where they feel safe, appreciated, and above all else a place where they feel encouraged to take risks and be confident.

Each classroom resource plays an important role in helping my students thrive.

For example, the short table and flexible seating will be utilized during Universal Access small group time. Students will use these pieces of furniture as they collaborate with their classmates at a center that was especially designed for them.

Every resource, when used intentionally, becomes a bridge to deeper understanding and greater confidence. I’m committed to using them to create a warm, rigorous, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and capable of success.

Ms. Stephens Mount Vernon Elementary School 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.

San Bernardino, CA 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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Floor Table Zone - Blue Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $669.00 1 $669.00
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 24 $336.00
Foot Fidget FootFidget Standing Desk Conversion Kit 2.0, For Legs 1 Inch in Diameter - Wood - Grades 1-12 - Adult • School Specialty $95.02 2 $190.04
Maitys 4 Pcs Stadium Seats for Bleachers with Back Support and Cushion Folding Bleacher Seat with Backrest Wide Padded School Floor Chairs 5 Reclining Positions(29.5 x 21.7 x 2 Inch,Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Maitys 16 Pieces Chair Pockets Classroom Chair Organizer 8 Colors Seat Storage with Name Tag Slot for School, Classroom, Home, Group Team Organizers, 16 x 19 Inch (Black Background) • Amazon Business $49.98 2 $99.96
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 4 $59.96
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 4 $50.68
Autism & Prosperity Time Schedule Tasks - Autism Learning Materials, Special Education Autism Sensory Products, Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Visual Schedule for Kids with Autism Age 3 4 5 7 8 12 • Amazon Business $47.47 1 $47.47
Giant Sized Magnetic Notebook Paper Large Lined Dry Erase Magnetic Paper for Whiteboard Teacher Writing Supplies Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, 22'' x 28'' • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) - books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Aizweb Giant Magnetic Draw & Write Paper,Dry Erase Handwriting Lined Paper for Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, Writing Chart Paper Teacher Must Have Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Teacher Essential • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Aizweb Giant Magnetic Number of The Day Chart Paper,Dry Erase Place Value Number Line for Classroom Whiteboard Accessories,Teacher Must Have Essential Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Math Manipulative • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Scholastic Teaching Resources Daily Schedule Pocket Chart with Cards, Black, Ages 4-11 (SC-583865) • Quill.com $21.77 1 $21.77
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Together Tree (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Mewise Class Jobs Pocket Chart for Classroom,Teacher's Helper Classroom Management Pocket Chart… • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
AKAYOK Foldable Bulletin Board Border Organizer with 5 Clear Pockets - Space-Saving Classroom Storage for Teachers, Homeschool & Office Supplies (38" x24.5" Black) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
CTP HAP-BEE Birthday Award, 30 Count - Classroom Management Incentives (Creative Teaching Press 10662) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$1,882.78

Vendor shipping charges

$58.82

Sales tax

$172.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,172.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$383.31

Total project goal

$2,555.42

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