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

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Empowering Young Learners Through OT Tools and Organization

Help me give my students a more functional and efficient work space! Thank you!

  • $820 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 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

My students are creative, determined, and full of potential. They come to occupational therapy ready to work on skills that help them succeed in the classroom and beyond—whether it’s handwriting, self-regulation, or fine motor coordination. What they need now is a space that works as hard as they do.

This project will transform our OT room into a more efficient, organized, and engaging environment.

With new cabinets and storage solutions, we’ll be able to keep materials accessible and clutter-free, creating a calm and focused space for learning. The addition of specialized tools—like weighted pencils, uppercase beading activities, Dycem for stabilizing slant boards, timers, and a sensory ABC rug—will support a wide range of student goals while keeping therapy sessions fun and motivating.

These resources will help my students build independence, confidence, and essential life skills. With your support, we can create a space where every child feels empowered to grow, explore, and succeed.

Ms. Malya Castle Bridge 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.

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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Metal Storage Cabinet, Steel Locking Storage Cabinet with 2 Magnetic Doors and 4 Adjustable Shelves, 71'' Metal Cabinet 200 lbs Capacity per Shelf with 3 Keys, for Office, Home, Garage, Black • Amazon Business $199.99 2 $399.98
XXXXL WASHABLE Jumbo 24" x 17" Extra Large Basket for Blankets, Cotton Rope Basket with Handles for Living Room, Baby Toy Storage Large Woven Basket • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
KC Cubs ABC Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes Educational Learning & Fun Game Play Area Non Slip Boy & Girl Kids Rug Carpet for Children Bedroom, Toddler Classroom & Baby Playroom Mat, Playtime Activity • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
IRIS USA 1.4 Qt Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 4 Pack, Craft Organizers with Removable Tray and Handle, Bead Sewing Craft and Art Small Office Supply Container, Stackable, Portable, Clear/White • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Wesiti 408 Pcs Lacing Letters Alphabet Learning Toys Toddler ABC Alphabet Beads Lacing Fine Motor Skills Toys for Preschool Games Homeschool Supplies Early Spelling(Uppercase Letters) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
IRIS USA 5.4 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack, Small Deep Containers with Latch Buckles and Portable Handle, Craft and Art Supply Storage Organizer, Stackable Storage Container, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Dycem? Self-Adhesive Strips; Original, 16" x 1-1/8", Blue • Quill.com $21.07 1 $21.07
G.CORE 12 Pack Pegboard Bins PegBoard Cups with Hooks & Loops, Peg Hooks Assortment Organizer Accessory, Various Tools Storage Arrange System Kit, for Garage Craft Workshop Workbench Hobby Office • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Chinco 6 Pieces Pencil Weights Kit Handwriting Aid Metal Pencil Weights Weighted Holder for Handwriting Autism Learning Materials(Fresh Color) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
TWENTY5 SEVEN Countdown Timer 7.5 inch; 60 Minute 1 Hour Visual Timer – Classroom Teaching Tool Office Meeting, Mechanical Countdown Clock for Kids Exam Time Management Magnetic, Colorful • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
IMPRESA [6 Pack] Foam Grip Tubing/Foam Tubing - 3 Sizes - Ideal Grip Aid for Utensils, Tools and More - No BPA/Phthalate/Latex • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87

Materials cost

$656.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.96

Total project goal

$819.74

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