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Mrs. Culligan from South Glens Falls, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing Reading Group Books for Succes

Help me give my students binders, binder pockets, and binder clips to store and organize their reading group books.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Culligan's classroom raised $156

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a teacher, one of my main goals is to foster an environment where my students are not only engaged in their learning but are also equipped with the tools they need to succeed. In our classroom, reading groups are a vital part of our daily routine, and students must be able to keep their books organized and easily accessible. That's why I am seeking your support to provide my students with 1" binders, binder pockets, and binder clips to help them organize and store their reading group books.

By having a dedicated binder and binder pockets, for their books, students will be able to keep their materials neat and in one place, ensuring that they have quick access to the right books at the right time.

The binder clips will help them keep everything organized and prevent their books from getting lost or damaged. These simple organizational tools will help students stay focused and reduce the stress of misplaced materials.

Having a well-organized space for their books and reading materials will also help students take ownership of their learning, build responsibility, and feel more confident as they progress through their reading groups. These tools will ultimately allow them to engage more deeply with their texts, participate more fully in discussions, and make greater strides in their reading development.

Thank you for considering my request to provide these essential tools for my students. Your generosity will make a direct and lasting impact on their learning experience.

Mrs. Culligan Harrison Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

South Glens Falls, NY View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $27.68 2 $55.36
Antner 18PCS Letter Size Binder Pockets for 3 Ring Binder, 3 Holes Zipper Binder Pouch Insert Pages Sheet Protectors Loose Leaf Bags Waterproof PVC Document Folders Filling Bags, 6 Colors Zipper • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
ACCO Binder Clips, Medium, Black, 12 per Box, 2 Boxes (72062) • Amazon Business $4.57 2 $9.14

Materials cost

$100.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$131.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.29

Total project goal

$155.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$155.26

1 Donor

-$65.99

Donations toward project cost

-$65.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$77.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$65.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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