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Mrs. Maizer from Pittsburgh, PA 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 Classroom Supplies to keep their learning materials organized and their library seats comfortable so they can enjoy good books.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Maizer's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Kindergarten students are amazing children. They are eager to learn and grow. Our school is low income. It is difficult to find the funds for classroom materials needed to prepare my students for everyday work. They take great pride in their work. Organization bins will help them be successful. Their work will be organized and their materials will be easy to find. This helps with time management and responsibility.

The flexible seating will motivate them to learn and enjoy great books in our classroom library.

These things will engage the students in their class work, learning, and provide success.

Mrs. Maizer Pittsburgh M L King 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.

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.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Akro-Mils Storage Cabinet, 24 Drawer, 20 x 6-1/2 x 16 Inches, Black and Clear - Durability • School Specialty $96.67 1 $96.67
Teacher Created Resources Stackable Storage Containers, Clear, Pack of 3 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $10.04 5 $50.20
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Podzly Classroom Caddy Organizer - Pack of 6 with 3 Compartments and Handle - Ideal Table Caddy for Classroom Supplies in Kindergarten - Classroom Storage Bins for Art and Craft Teachers • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Bear Can't Sleep (The Bear Books) • Amazon Business $11.61 1 $11.61
Bear Sees Colors (The Bear Books) • Amazon Business $11.09 1 $11.09
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers Chisel Assorted Colors 12/Pack (1905069) • Staples $9.34 1 $9.34
Crayola Metallic Markers Conical Tip Assorted 8/Pack (58-8628) • Staples $7.25 1 $7.25

Materials cost

$362.22

Vendor shipping charges

$19.69

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.65

Total project goal

$490.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$490.99

1 Donor

-$490.99

Donations toward project cost

-$417.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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