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Ms. Pendergraft from Greenville, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mailboxes for Little Learners: Building Independence & Organization

Help me give my students individual mailboxes for my Title 1 kindergarten classroom. These will support organization, differentiation, and student independence, helping young learners stay engaged and responsible.

  • $1,112 goal

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Ms. Pendergraft has another project! Donate to Stools for Focused Small Group Learning to help her classroom.

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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

I teach a wonderful group of energetic and curious kindergarteners in a Title 1 school, where many students face challenges outside the classroom. Despite these obstacles, they arrive each day eager to learn, explore, and grow. Their enthusiasm, resilience, and excitement for learning inspire me to create a structured, supportive environment that fosters independence and confidence.

One of the biggest challenges in a kindergarten classroom is organization.

At this age, students are just beginning to develop responsibility for their materials, and having a system in place is crucial. The student mailboxes I’m requesting will provide each child with a designated space for their work, helping them stay organized and take ownership of their learning. These mailboxes will allow me to efficiently differentiate materials, ensuring that each student receives the support they need at their level.

Additionally, these mailboxes will promote independence. Rather than relying on me to distribute or collect their work, students will learn to manage their materials on their own. This simple yet effective system will help reinforce responsibility and prepare them for future success.

My goal with this project is to create a classroom environment where my students feel empowered, capable, and organized. These mailboxes will not only make our daily routines smoother but also help instill important life skills that will benefit my students beyond kindergarten.

My students are special because they are eager, determined, and full of potential. With the right tools and resources, I know they can achieve great things. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience and long-term growth.

Thank you for believing in my students and helping to set them up for success!

Ms. Pendergraft Alexander 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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Greenville, SC View local requests

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 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Bamboo 27-Slot Mail Center with Boho Trays • Amazon Business $453.23 1 $453.23
Really Good Stuff Plastic Tray - 1 Tray • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Really Good Stuff Plastic Tray - 1 Tray • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Really Good Stuff Plastic Tray - 1 Tray • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Really Good Stuff Plastic Tray - 1 Tray • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Really Good Stuff Plastic Tray - 1 Tray • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94

Materials cost

$842.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$945.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.76

Total project goal

$1,111.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,111.76

1 Donor

-$1,111.76

Donations toward project cost

-$945.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.76

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