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Mrs. Maurer from Westerville, OH is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization is the Key!

Help me give my students a way to organize readers to take home and a place to organize their papers to take home to their families.

  • $410 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

My Project

Student mailboxes are a valuable resource in educational environments, providing an efficient way to communicate with students outside of traditional classroom settings. They allow for the secure and organized distribution of important materials, such as announcements, assignments, and personal notes, ensuring that students have easy access to key information. In addition, mailboxes can foster a sense of responsibility, as students can check and manage their own mail regularly. This system also helps reduce the clutter of in-person communications and creates a more structured and systematic approach to information sharing. Ultimately, student mailboxes enhance communication, promote organization, and help maintain a clear flow of necessary correspondence.

Book bins are an excellent tool for organizing leveled readers in classrooms, as they help to categorize books by reading level, genre, or subject matter.

By using color-coded or labeled bins, teachers can make it easy for students to find books that match their reading abilities and interests. This organization promotes independence, allowing students to confidently choose books that are at the appropriate level for their development. It also streamlines classroom management, as students can quickly return books to the correct location, minimizing the risk of misplaced materials. Book bins not only support a structured reading environment but also encourage students to engage with a diverse range of reading materials at their own pace.

Mrs. Maurer Cornerstone Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Westerville, OH View local requests

More than a third 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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Plastic Book Bin 5.5 x 11.38 x 7.5 White Pack of 6 (TCR20425-6) • Staples $38.69 5 $193.45
HOOBRO Wooden Literature Organizer, 36-Slot Mail Sorters, Removable Classroom Mailbox, Student Mailboxes for Classroom, Paper Storage Organizer, for Home, Office, Study, Classroom, Greige BG36WF01 • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98

Materials cost

$313.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.43

Total project goal

$409.56

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