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Ms. Ordiz from Village Of Palm Springs, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning in Order: The Power of Classroom Organization

Help me give my students storage and organizer carts to help them have a more structured, student-centered classroom where organization leads to succeed.

  • $488 goal

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

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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

As a teacher, I strive to create an environment where my students can thrive. One of the biggest challenges I face in the classroom is organization - both for myself and my students.

With the resources in this project, I hope to transform my classroom into a space that fosters independence and efficiency.

An organized classroom fosters a sense of calm and structure, which can help students feel more settled and secure. It will also help me quickly find and distribute materials, reducing time spent on logistical tasks. This efficiency can be redirected toward teaching, helping to provide a more effective and enriching learning experience for students.

Well-organized classroom materials and charts not only save time but also create a more effective and positive classroom experience, which directly contributes to students’ ability to learn, engage, and succeed.

Ms. Ordiz Palm Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Village Of Palm Springs, FL 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

Never Before Funded 19 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Byroce 15-Drawer Storage Rolling Cart, Mobile Classroom Craft Organizer for Art Supplies, Tools & Paper, Multipurpose Storage Cart on Wheels for School, Home Office (Macaroon) • Amazon Business $86.99 1 $86.99
180L Collapsible Wagon with Wheels, Feelnais Folding Wagon Cart with Adjustable Handle, Foldable Utility Wagon for Grocery Shopping Camping Outdoor Sports Beach Garden • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
BOHDK Rolling File Cart, 6-Tier Under Desk Organizer on Lockable Wheels, Brown Wood Planks & Mesh File Cart with Sliding Drawer and Paper Trays for Office Home School, 14.8" L x 11.8" D x 27.7" H • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
IRIS USA Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer, 24-Drawer Teacher Toolbox Bead Small Parts Organizer Cabinet for Hardware Crafts Nuts Bolts Tools Sticker Home Business Scrapbook Art Hobby Garage - Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Soaoo Anchor Chart Storage Rack Adjustable Blueprint Storage Vertical Poster Holder Anchor Chart Holder with 12 Pcs Hangers for Classroom School Students Home Office Workers Supplies(White) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
BYFU 6-Tier Movable Bookshelf Cart, Rolling File Paper Storage Organizer Mobile Bookcase with Wheels for Home Office Study Classroom, White • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
LEKETREE Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Desktop Organizer for Office Supplies, Office Desk Accessories & Workspace (White) • Amazon Business $28.04 1 $28.04
YYST Type A 29" (74CM) Magnetic Anchor Chart Holder Adjustable Magnetic Date Cards Holder Calendar Holder for Kids Crafts, Classroom Calendar, Classroom Decor W O Rings (Black - 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Pendaflex Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Colors for Home, Office Filing Cabinet, 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tabs, 25 Per Box (81698) • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
ThinkTex 27 Pockets Expanding Hanging File Folders,Larger Capacity Accordion File Organizer with tabs, Upright & Open Top(Coverless), A4/Letter Size for Filing Cabinet and Desktop-Mint Green • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58

Materials cost

$378.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.06

Total project goal

$487.09

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