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Mrs. Pratt from Marshville, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Pratt's classroom raised $906

Organized Tools, Confident Mathematicians

Help me give my students an organized math learning space where every tool is within reach, every minute is spent learning, and every student has the opportunity to experience meaningful "Aha!" moments.

Mrs. Pratt East Union Middle School

Marshville, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

As I prepare to begin a new school year in a new sixth-grade math classroom, I have the exciting opportunity to build an organized learning environment from the ground up. Rather than simply filling a room with supplies, I want to create a classroom where every resource has a purpose, every math tool has a home, and every student can focus on learning from the moment they walk through the door.

An organized classroom helps students become more independent, confident, and engaged because they know exactly where to find the tools they need and where to return them when they're finished.

This project will create a student-centered Math Resource Center where manipulatives, graphing materials, dry-erase tools, geometry resources, and collaborative supplies are organized, accessible, and ready to support daily instruction. Rolling carts, labeled storage bins, classroom caddies, and clear containers will allow students to independently access materials during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, math stations, and collaborative problem-solving activities.

The organizational systems included in this project will also allow me to keep current and previous units of study, instructional resources, and student progress data organized and readily available. This means I can spend more time providing targeted instruction, monitoring student growth, and supporting individual learning needs instead of searching for materials or preparing resources during valuable instructional time.

Your support will help create much more than an organized classroom. It will help establish routines that foster responsibility, independence, and collaboration from the very first day of school. Most importantly, it will provide my students with a learning environment where they can confidently explore mathematics, communicate their thinking, and experience the "Aha!" moments that build lasting mathematical understanding.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Marshville, NC
Grades 6-8
Mathematics
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Pratt East Union Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Marshville, NC 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Ytaoka Rolling Cart with 10 Drawers, Plastic Drawer Cart with Metal Frame, Multipurpose Art Craft Cart Organizer with Wheels, Utility Cart with Drawers for Home, Office, School, White • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99

GAMENOTE 6 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack, Clear | Stackable 6-quart bins with lids organize classroom supplies, crafts, toys and building blocks for Classroom & Kids Toy • Amazon Business $32.98 2 $65.96

YYXB 4 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Handle, Clear Plastic Latching Box for Storage, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, 5 Quart • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98

Acrimet Magazine File Holder, Vertical Desk Organizer, Purple, 2 Pack | Durable Plastic, Office & Home Use, Rack Design for Folders and Mail, Space-Saving Storage • Amazon Business $18.33 2 $36.66

Really Good Stuff Durable Book & Binder Holders, Set of 6 Boho Colors | Plastic Storage Bins for Classroom & Office, File Folder Organizer, Magazine Holder, Book Display • Amazon Business $36.25 1 $36.25

Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 in, White Lined, 4 Pack | Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Anchor Chart, Office Supplies & School Supplies, Great for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

Smead File Folder, Reinforced 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 100 per Box (11993) | Premium colored stock, two-ply reinforced tabs in 3 positions, color-coded home and office drawer filing, SFI certified • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

WILLBOND 12 Pcs Classroom Storage Caddies Stackable Utility Caddies with 4 Compartment Plastic Caddy with Handle Portable Storage Bins Organizers for Kids Schools Art Craft Supplies(Green) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

samstar 2 Pack Hanging File Organizer, Mesh File Folder Box Filing Box File Cabinet Organizer Storage Boxes, Letter Size • Amazon Business $34.17 1 $34.17

HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder for Whiteboard, Wall Mount 10 Slots Magnet Pen Pencil Holder for Fridge Refrigerator, Locker Organizer Accessories for Classroom Office, Clear • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 mil Thick, Pack of 200, 1.375x9.281x11.75 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $27.07 1 $27.07

MaxGear Clear Acrylic Single Pocket 6 Pack | Acrylic Wall File Organizer, Clear Wall Mounted File Holder, Mail Organizer for Home, Office and School, 13x4x7 inches • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59

KTRIO Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 600 Pack, Plastic Sleeves 8.5 x 11 | Clear Page Protectors, Acid-Free Plastic, Fits Letter Size Paper Documents, Top Loading, Business Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64

YOPCDJ 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, Large A3 17x12 Inches Reusable Zipper Bags Puzzle Storage 8 Colors Multipurpose for Board Games Travel Office Supplies and Home Organization • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Cardinal 3 Ring Binders, Binders for School and Office, Durable 2 Inch Binder with Round Rings, Holds 475-Sheets, ClearVue Covers, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack (29311) • Amazon Business $18.81 1 $18.81

SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09

SUPVAN E10 Bluetooth Label Maker Machine with Tape, Green | Fits Continuous & Die-Cut Waterproof Label, Easy App Editing, Rechargeable, Inkless, for School, Home, Kitchen, Office • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, Pack of 12, 5.6x3.05x1.05 - Adult • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99

Amazon Basics Adhesive Sticky Back Dots for Mounting or Fastening, Peel-and-Stick, Long Lasting Adhesive, 0.75 x 0.75 inches, Pack of 250 • Amazon Business $6.45 2 $12.90

EXPO Dry Erase Soft Pile Block Whiteboard Eraser, 5-1/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. - Whiteboard, Calendar, Organization, Essential Supplies for Office, School, Classroom, Teachers • Amazon Business $2.98 4 $11.92

Ticonderoga Golf Pencils With Erasers, #2 HB Lead, Yellow, Pack Of 72 • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08

EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 16 Count - Whiteboard, Calendar, Organization, Back to School, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87

Mr. Pen- Binder Dividers with Pockets and Tabs, 16 Pack | Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Pockets, Pocket Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Tabs, Binder Dividers with Tabs and Pockets • Amazon Business $8.77 1 $8.77

Sukh 144Pcs Square Magnets - Adhesive Magnetic Squares with Backing Crafts | Self Adhesive Magnet Sheets with Backing, Magnetic Tape Strip for Fridge Organization, Whiteboards, Art Projects, Classroom • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost			$673.27
Vendor shipping charges			$4.21
Sales tax			$52.52
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.10
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$770.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$135.90
Total project goal			$906.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$906.00
1 Donor			-$906.00
Donations toward project cost			-$770.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$135.90
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Organized Tools, Confident Mathematicians

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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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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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