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Mrs. Stai from Alcester, SD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized, Cozy & Nourished: Classroom Essentials for Little Learners

Help me give my students ways to stay organized, cozy, and nourished in a flexible seating classroom.

  • $683 goal

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

My Project

My classroom is full of curious, energetic, and imaginative Jr. Kindergarten and preschool students who love to explore, build, and create! They are learning foundational skills through play, collaboration, and hands-on activities.

Creating a nurturing and organized environment helps my students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

This project will provide our young learners with a drawer storage cart, individual zipper pouches, a classroom mailbox, and a mini fridge/freezer combo to support both their learning and well-being.

The drawer storage cart will be used to help with flexible seating areas, allowing students to store their daily supplies in an organized, easy-to-access way. With students often working in different spots around the room, having mobile, clearly labeled drawers helps them stay independent and responsible.

The zipper pouches will help store extra supplies like crayons, scissors, glue sticks, and headphones, and keep items separate and clean. They're perfect for keeping things ready to go for transitions between centers.

The mini fridge and freezer will be used to store snacks that need to stay cold or frozen. Whether it’s frozen fruit bars on a hot day or storing cold items for special cooking projects or birthday treats, this fridge/freezer combo will help us keep food safe and easily accessible.

In early childhood classrooms, the environment is so important. Keeping our space calm, organized, and developmentally appropriate makes a huge impact on how our students feel and function throughout the day.

These simple additions will help reduce classroom clutter and chaos, teach responsibility and independence, create a comforting, home-like atmosphere, and ensure students have access to fresh, healthy snacks.

With your support, we can make our classroom a more functional, comforting, and nurturing place to learn, play, and grow.

Mrs. Stai Alcester - Hudson 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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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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Midea WHD-113FB1 Double Door Mini Fridge with Freezer for Bedroom Office or Dorm with Adjustable Remove Glass Shelves Compact Refrigerator, 3.1 cu ft, Black • Amazon Business $209.99 1 $209.99
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
Giantex Plastic Boxes 10 Drawer Rolling Organizer Cart Utility Storage Tools Scrapbook Paper Multi-Use (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Plastic Clipboards, PANDRI 24 Pack Clear Colored Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Board 12.5 x 9 Inch Standard Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom • Amazon Business $37.04 1 $37.04
Amdrebio Dark Navy Round Rug 4Ft for Boys Room Bedroom, Fluffy Shag Fuzzy Plush Circle Area Rugs for Kids, Teens, Living Room Decor Aesthetic, Indigo Furry Cool Dark Blue Carpet for Dorm Baby Nursery • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Smarpau 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes 8 Colors Plastic Zipper Bags for Organizing, Multipurpose Waterproof Zipper Document Pouches for Office, Travel, Home Board Game Storage • Amazon Business $16.55 1 $16.55
2lb Brown Paper Bags- Pack of 200ct • Amazon Business $10.53 1 $10.53
Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$513.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.35

Total project goal

$682.31

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