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Ms. Shay from Elizabethtown KY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Oasis: Streamlining Success in the Classroom

Help me give my students a shelving storage unit, a bean bag chair, a storage cart, and more.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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In the bustling world of education, creating an environment conducive to learning is paramount. One such approach is establishing an organized oasis within the classroom—a space where chaos gives way to calm, and students thrive in an environment optimized for academic success. This essay explores the significance of organization in the classroom and provides practical strategies for transforming learning spaces into havens of productivity and inspiration.

The Organized Oasis in the classroom provides: a stress free environment, enhanced focus and productivity, most importantly an emphasis on prreparation for future Success: Beyond academic achievement, the skills and habits cultivated within an organized oasis in the classroom are invaluable for students' future success in higher education, careers, and everyday life.

By instilling the importance of organization, time management, and responsibility early on, educators equip students with essential tools for navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In conclusion, an organized oasis in the classroom serves as a foundation for academic success and student well-being. By prioritizing organization, educators can create environments that support learning, foster collaboration, and inspire creativity. Through thoughtful design, clear routines, and student empowerment, classrooms can become havens of productivity and growth, where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Ms. Shay
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wire Shelving Storage Starter Unit 36" W x 24" D x 64" H • Carolina Biological Supply Company $486.00 1 $486.00
WhatsBedding 3 ft Bean Bag Chair: 3' Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs for Adults with Filling, Soft Bean Bag Sofa with Premium Velvet Cover,Bean Bags with Stuffed Foam Filling,Black,3 Foot • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Iris 4-Drawer Storage Cart Black/Clear (585002) • Staples $41.90 1 $41.90
Mavivegue Book Shelf, 12 Cube Storage Organizer, DIY Bookcase, Metal Cube Bookshelf,Tall Book case for Bedroom, Living Room,Office,Closet Storage Organizer, Black Cubicle Storage Rack • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
OWill 7-Pack 7.2L Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard Box, Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Simple Designs Incandescent Floor Lamp Black (LF1011-BLK) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49

Materials cost

$693.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $100.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.13

Total project goal

$980.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.89

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 $980.89

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