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Mrs. Darr from Lathrop, MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Calm for Curious Minds

Help me give my students a calm, organized space inspired by the colorful world of Eric Carle, where learning comes to life.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Darr's classroom raised $693

This project is fully funded

My Project

These items will help turn our classroom into a calm, organized, and fun place to learn. With bins and a storage cart for clear storage and easy access to materials, students can take ownership of their learning while staying focused. Anchor chart paper will let us create and display helpful reminders for everyone to see. Games and hands-on tools will make learning active and enjoyable while building important thinking and motor skills.

My goal for this project is to create a welcoming and organized classroom where students can focus, feel confident, and enjoy learning.

Inspired by the colorful world of Eric Carle, this space will bring that creativity to life and help foster a love of learning. My students are kind, helpful, and eager to learn. Many are just beginning their school journey, and I want to foster their excitement and curiosity every day.

Mrs. Darr Lathrop Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Lathrop, MO View local requests 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Linking Book Bin, Interlocking Storage, Assorted, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $43.69 2 $87.38
Outus 24 Pcs Macaron Color Plastic Cubby Bins with Self Adhesive Labels Stackable Classroom Book Bin Toy Storage Tub Organizer Container Box 11.6 x 7.7 Inch for Library Preschool Office Home, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $52.49 1 $52.49
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27
Kids Preferred The Very Hungry Caterpillar Jack-in-the-Box - Classic Pop-Up Toy for Babies & Toddlers, Features Eric Carle's Iconic Artwork, Plays "Pop Goes the Weasel", Encourages Cause & Effect Learning, Ages 6+ Months • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers for Office Supplies, File Organizer Desk Drawer Organizer with 2 Pen Holders, 4 Tier Paper Organizer for Desk(White) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Daily Schedule Pocket Chart Gr K-5 • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 1 $19.99
Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Carson Dellosa World of Eric Carle? Positive Character Traits Mini Bulletin Board Set, 15/Pack (110460) • Quill.com $9.08 1 $9.08
70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solids - Mini 3D Shapes for Teaching, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary School, Kids Geometry Math Learning • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$541.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.87

Total project goal

$692.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $692.49

1 Donor

-$692.49

Donations toward project cost

-$588.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.87

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