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Ms. Emily from Astoria, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization Is Key to a Successful Classroom!

Help me give my students bright classroom bins for their materials, personal belongings , resources and assignments to stay organized !

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emily's classroom raised $171

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me give my wonderful students bins to keep their classroom organized! My students are amazing and deserve the absolute best. These bins will play a vital role in enhancing my students' learning experience and aiding their 1:1 teacher instruction, ultimately leading to their success. In order to foster academic and personal growth for my students organization is extremely important. By having designated bins for individual students, we can ensure a well organized and efficient learning environment that facilitates personalized instruction. These bins will hold each student's personal belongings, materials, assignments, and resources, which will help us as teachers easily access and tailor their instruction to meet the specific needs of each student. This enhanced organization will help provide my students with individualized attention and support, leading to improved academic outcomes!

The impact of organization on student success research consistently shows that organization plays a critical role in student success!

For students with autism, who often thrive in structured environments, maintaining order and structure is even more essential. Having access to personalized bins will help reduce anxiety, create a sense of routine, and improve focus and attention. With enhanced organization, our students will experience smoother transitions between tasks, increased productivity, and a greater sense of accomplishment, which are all crucial components for their overall academic and personal growth. The acquisition of organizational bins for my students with autism will significantly contribute to their education journey. These bins will not only facilitate 1:1 teacher instruction but also foster independence, self-advocacy, and overall success.!

Ms. Emily PS255Q @ PS397 Grades 3-5

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Storage Box - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$112.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.51

Total project goal

$170.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $170.09

6 Donors

-$86.37

Donations toward project cost

-$73.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.66

match offer

-$83.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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