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Mrs. Petro from Northport, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Independent Math Cart

Help me give my students an organized math cart. They need a place to store their manipulatives and access them independently.

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Mrs. Petro Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Northport, NY Grades PreK-2

My Project

In our kindergarten classroom, math learning is hands-on, engaging, and full of discovery. Every day, students use manipulatives such as counting cubes, pattern blocks, number tiles, and shapes to build foundational math skills. These tools help young learners understand important concepts through active exploration and play.

To keep these materials organized and accessible, our classroom needs a Kindergarten Math Independent Cart with labeled drawers for storage.

Having an organized system will allow students to independently access and return the materials they need during math centers and small group activities.

Independence is a critical skill for kindergarten students to develop. By giving children responsibility for classroom materials, they learn organization, problem-solving, and confidence in themselves as learners. Students will spend less time waiting for supplies or searching for materials and more time focused on meaningful learning.

An organized classroom also creates a calmer and more productive environment. When everything has a designated place, students can transition more smoothly and stay engaged in lessons. This math cart will support both academic growth and independence while helping create a structured, student-centered classroom where every child can succeed. Thank you for supporting our young mathematicians!

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

Mrs. Petro will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by September 24.

Mrs. Petro Ocean Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Northport, NY View local requests Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Drawers Storage Cabinet with Wooden Top and Plastic Bins, Toy Shelf Storage Chest Cubby Organizer for Home, Office, Playroom, Classroom & Craft Room Storage (White) • Amazon Business $152.37 1 $152.37

Materials cost

$152.37

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.59

Total project goal

$217.25

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