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Ms. Sonde from Laurel, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pockets of Possibility

Help me give my students chair pockets for a place to store their crayons, pencils, and materials for learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sonde's classroom raised $199

This project is fully funded

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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

My energetic and eager kindergarteners come to school ready to learn, explore, and grow. But with limited storage options and little desk space, it can be challenging for my young learners to keep track of their supplies. We need chair pockets to help each student have a personal space to store essential materials like folders, journals, whiteboards, and books right on the back of their chairs!

Chair pockets are an ideal solution for keeping learning tools organized and within reach.

For many of my students—especially those who are newcomers or still learning routines—having a consistent and accessible place for their supplies helps promote independence, responsibility, and focus during lessons.

In a busy kindergarten classroom, transitions are smoother when students can quickly grab what they need without searching or waiting. Chair pockets eliminate clutter and confusion, giving students more time to learn, and teachers more time to teach!

By supporting this project, you’re helping to create a more efficient and empowering classroom where every child can thrive. Thank you for putting your heart into our learning journey!

Ms. Sonde Oaklands 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.

Laurel, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Deluxe Chair Pockets with Pencil Case – 6 Pack – Blue/Red • Amazon Business $25.79 5 $128.95

Materials cost

$128.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.76

Total project goal

$198.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$198.38

1 Donor

-$84.31

Donations toward project cost

-$84.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$99.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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