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Ms. Bachand from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Over the Rainbow and into First Grade!

Help me give my students the classroom materials they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bachand's classroom raised $767

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What I love most about my first grade students is their excitement for learning and the way they light up when they discover something new. Each of them brings their own personality, creativity, and curiosity to the classroom, and it’s my goal to give them a space that nurtures those qualities every day.

With your help, I can provide resources that make a real difference in their learning experience.

Book bags will allow my students to take books home, encouraging a love of reading and building strong literacy skills. White boards give them a fun and interactive way to practice writing, spelling, and math—plus, they make mistakes easy to fix, which builds confidence. Book bins will help keep our classroom library organized and give students ownership of their reading choices. Lap desks create flexible seating options, so students can comfortably learn in different parts of the room. Posters will brighten our walls with helpful visuals that reinforce key concepts in math, reading, and classroom values.

Each of these materials will support my students in becoming independent, confident, and joyful learners. Thank you for helping me give them the tools they need to succeed!

Ms. Bachand Brightwood 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus 36 Pcs Macaron Color Plastic Cubby Bins Bulk with Adhesive Labels Stackable Classroom Book Bin Toy Storage Tub Organizer Container Box for Library Preschool Office Home, 11.6 x 7.7 x 4.9 Inch • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Leinuosen 6 Pcs Kids Lap Desk Tray with Storage Plastic Breakfast Laptop Trays with Side Pockets and Slot Portable Lap Bed Table for Writing Eating Game Classroom Snacks Boy Girl (Black) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Teling 24 Pack Thick Clear Book Pouches with Blank Name Tags and Handles Book Bags Organizer for School Classroom Library Pockets Students(10 x 14 Inch) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
24 Pieces Dry Erase Answer Paddles Handheld Double Sided Paddles Mini White Boards Small White Board Dry Erase Signs Auction Paddles for Students Teachers Classroom Voting Bridal Shower Games • Amazon Business $21.93 2 $43.86
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Magnetic Border(TCR77574) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
18 Pack A4 Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, Zipper Pouches of Office Supplies, File Bags for Classroom Organization, Puzzles, Board Game Storage • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.68 1 $27.68
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 36 Count (2003992) • Staples $22.56 1 $22.56
Yesinaly Cute Slug Night Light - Funny Kid Night Light for Bedroom Decor, Touch Night Light Soft Silicone Lamp for Birthday Gifts Room Decorations • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
20 Pack One Finger Spacer Handwriting Tool Writing Spacers Finger Readers Colorful Dyslexia Tools Handwriting Spacer for Writing Tools, 10 Colors(Cute Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 3): 6 Digraph Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Digraph Per Book) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Charge into Reading Decodable Books (Stage 1): 5 Short Vowel Decodable Readers to Help Kindergarten and First Grade Beginning Readers Learn to Read (One Short Vowel Sound Per Book) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
CVC Word Stories CVC Books for Beginning Readers: CVC Short Vowel Sounds Decodable Stories for Preschool and Kindergarten (Decodable Books Kindergarten) • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08
VABAMNA Boho Bulletin Board Decorations Retro Classroom Decor, 30Pcs Inspirational Affirmation Decor Daisy Floral Rainbow Bulletin Board Signs for Teacher School Supplies Groovy Classroom Decor, Pink • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ogiselestyle Farmhouse Pillow Covers with Cool Kids Read Books Quote 18 x 18 Inch Farmhouse Rustic Cushion Covers with Saying Family Room Décor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Boho Math Posters Numbers 1-100 Classroom Decorations Chart for Teachers,Number Line Bulletin Board Set, Count Number Chart Math Banners for Elementary Primary Middle School Classroom Wall Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zonon 45 Pcs Boho Reading Classroom Decorations Read Bulletin Board Set Boho Inspirational Bulletin Board Poster Retro Boho Motivational Bulletin Board Reading Poster Cutouts for Preschool Classroom • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
ZOIIWA 14 PCS Boho Parts of Speech Posters for Classroom Decorations Boho Grammar Posters Language Arts Back to School Rainbow Hearts Educational Elementary Posters Supplies for Class School Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Decorably 20 Boho Math Strategies Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational Kindergarten Math Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$612.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$651.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.98

Total project goal

$766.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$766.51

3 Donors

-$383.26

Donations toward project cost

-$325.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.49

match offer

-$383.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$325.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.49

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$0.00

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