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Mrs. Rachel Cooper from Lexington, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Classroom Organization Through Clear Containers

Help me give my students an organization system that allows them to easily access manipulatives and materials for hands-on learning experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rachel Cooper's classroom raised $201

This project is fully funded

My Project

In modern educational settings, effective classroom organization plays a pivotal role in optimizing learning outcomes. One crucial aspect of organization is the storage and accessibility of manipulatives, essential tools that aid in hands-on learning experiences. This grant proposal aims to secure funding for clear containers to enhance organization within our classroom, facilitating seamless access to manipulatives for students.

Traditional opaque storage solutions often obscure manipulatives, leading to frustration and inefficiency in locating specific items.

Moreover, lack of visibility can hinder students' independent exploration and inhibit their ability to make meaningful connections between concepts. Implementing clear containers for manipulative storage offers a simple yet transformative solution to address these challenges. Transparent containers provide immediate visual access to contents, enabling students to quickly identify and retrieve manipulatives as needed. This enhances autonomy, encourages exploration, and fosters a sense of ownership over learning materials. By promoting organization and accessibility, clear containers contribute to a conducive learning environment that supports student engagement and academic success.

The implementation of clear containers for manipulative storage represents a cost-effective strategy to enhance classroom organization and support student learning. By providing visibility and accessibility to learning materials, this initiative empowers students to engage more effectively with hands-on activities, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your support in funding this grant will enable us to create a more conducive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

Mrs. Rachel Cooper Saxe Gotha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 32 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 6 Pack - Clear, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $49.39 1 $49.39
IRIS USA 19 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 6 Pack - Clear, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
IRIS USA 12 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 6 Pack - Clear, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$129.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.08

Total project goal

$200.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.51

1 Donor

-$119.43

Donations toward project cost

-$119.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.08

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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