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Ms. Gioia from Indianapolis, IN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative and Critical Learning Through Sensory Play.

Help me give my students something to make our new room feel like home, we need some sensory toys and organization tools, such as the Homidec Closet Organizer, and a handheld vacuum to keep our new room clean.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gioia's classroom raised $527

This project is fully funded

My Project

Welcome to our new classroom, which is full of creative minds who are ready to explore. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional hands-on options to make learning more effective and fun. The sensory bins, kinetic sand, and magnet tiles will allow my students to explore and express their creative thoughts along with helping them calm down when in need of a break.

We love how our students enjoy being independent.

The handheld dust buster vacuum will help my students learn the importance of life skills and managing their areas, along with keeping the carpet clean in our new classroom. With the Homidec storage closest it will allow my students their own space for extra clothes just in case of an accident, being organized helps my student's days run smoothly.

My students are the most sincere and lovable kids around, just a smile will brighten your day.

Ms. Gioia Nora Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Indianapolis, IN 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOMIDEC Closet Organizer, 12-Cube Closet Organizers and Storage, Portable Closet Shelves, Clothing Storage (Grey) • Amazon Business $37.79 2 $75.58
BSRCO Handheld Vacuum Cordless Rechargeable, Dust Busters Cordless Rechargeable with LED, USB Charge, 1.65LBs Hand Vacuum Cordless, Hand Vacuums for Car/Home/Pet • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Jasonwell Magnetic Tiles Kids Magnetic Blocks Building Sets 3D Magnet Tile Building Blocks Toy Construction Educational STEM Toys Gifts for Toddlers Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
FabTotes Storage Bins 6 Pack Collapsible Storage Cubes, 11"x10.5"x10.5" Large Book Organizer Boxes with Handles and Cardboard, Baskets for Organizing Closet Shelves (Grey) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Kleenex® Professional Facial Tissue, Bulk (03076), 2-Ply, White, Flat Facial Tissue Boxes for Business, Convenience Case (125 Tissues/Box, 12 Boxes/Case, 1,500 Tissues/Case) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 0.8 oz 66/Box (PIM68868) • Staples $24.10 1 $24.10
Wettarn 804 Pcs Sensory Bin Filler Sensory Toy Kit, Include Spiky Balls Soft Pom Poms Colored Sand Feathers and Acrylic Beads Box Fillers for Birthday Party, Early Education, Classroom Prize • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Moldable Play Sand, Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space Toys - Preschool and Toddler Sensory Toys, Kids Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 3-5+, 10.25 x 14.5 x 4.75 inches • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Beach - Toddler and Preschool Toys, Sensory Box with Toys for Toddlers, Kids Gifts for Toddler Boys and Girls Ages 3-4+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Ice Cream Shop • Blick Art Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Household Essentials, 75 Count, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.09 2 $18.18
Clay and Play Dough Tools 12 Piece Set - Ages 3 & Up DIMROM (12pcs) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$401.88

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.03

Total project goal

$526.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$526.89

1 Donor

-$263.43

Donations toward project cost

-$223.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.51

match offer

-$263.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.52

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$0.00

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