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Mrs. Cochran from Des Moines, IA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Individual Book Bins, New Calming Corner & Updated Resource Materials

Help me give my students personal book boxes, a rug, pocket charts, a new calming corner and updated resource materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cochran's classroom raised $643

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hi! I am about to start my 19th year teaching, and I cannot wait! The individual student book bins have gotten cracked so I was trying to find something that will last a little longer than a few years. Currently our calming corner is in an area of the room with no carpet, and I would really like to make it cozier with a rug and some new sequence pillows. There are also some things that need updating since they have gotten faded and been well loved the last few years.

Thank you so much for considering a donation to my classroom and students.

Our school serves a diverse group of students, and I really work hard to make sure they have a warm and welcoming environment to come to everyday. Every child deserves a teacher who pours their heart and soul into their teaching and creating a warm environment for all students. Thank you!

Mrs. Cochran Garton Elementary 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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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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 6 $209.94
Patterns at Play Rug - Rectangle - 3' W x 4 ' 6" L • Teachers' School Supply $59.46 1 $59.46
Teacher Created Resources Confetti 10 Pocket Chart, 34" x 44" (TCR20328) • Quill.com $22.58 2 $45.16
DUOBAO 20x20 Inch Reversible Mermaid Sequin Throw Pillow Covers Turquoise to Silver, Pack of 2, Magic Sequins for Chair, Sofa, Bedroom, and Kitchen Decor • Amazon Business $21.82 1 $21.82
Teacher Created Resources Confetti 7 Pocket Chart, 28" x 28" (TCR20327) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Teacher Created Resources Colorful Confetti on Black Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77037) • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Learning Resources Hundreds Pocket Chart, 26"W x 27-1/2"H (LER2208) • Quill.com $16.01 1 $16.01
Teacher Created Resources Teal Confetti Magnetic Border Trim - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Confetti Birthday Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson Dellosa 12.75" x 15.25" Blue Deluxe Math Pocket Chart, Counting Caddy with Number, Base Ten, and Blank Cards, Straw Place Value Manipulatives, Homeschool and Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Learning Resources Message Maker (LER5584) • Quill.com $11.69 1 $11.69
Carson Dellosa 25" x 35" Deluxe Calendar Pocket Chart, Monthly Calendar Pocket Chart for Classroom with Day, Week, Holiday Cards and Storage Pouches and More • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
Teacher Created Resources Confetti Hall Pass Lanyards - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$467.63

Vendor shipping charges

$9.04

Sales tax

$32.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.30

Total project goal

$642.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$642.01

6 Donors

-$488.79

Donations toward project cost

-$422.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.82

match offer

-$144.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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