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Ms. Baldaino from Honolulu, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rolling Into Writing: Mobile Storage Solution for Our Writing Center

Help me give my students a rolling storage cart to keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible for learning activities.

  • $2,122 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

My Project

I teach an amazing group of 4th-grade students who are creative, curious, and eager to express their ideas through writing. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a range of learning styles, but they all share a love for storytelling, journaling, and exploring new ways to communicate their thoughts.

Our classroom writing center is a space where students can develop their writing skills, organize their thoughts, and collaborate with their peers.

However, we need a rolling storage cart to keep our materials organized and accessible. Right now, supplies like notebooks, graphic organizers, and writing tools are spread out, making it difficult for students to find what they need quickly. This cart will allow us to store everything in one place and move it easily around the classroom, giving students more independence and efficiency in their learning.

My goal for this project is to create a well-organized and inviting writing center that fosters creativity and helps students take ownership of their learning. By having easy access to materials, they can focus more on their writing and less on searching for supplies. This small but impactful change will make a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and supporting my students’ growth as writers.

My students are special because they are dedicated learners who persevere through challenges and take pride in their work. They deserve a learning environment that supports their creativity and helps them develop essential skills for the future. With your support, we can provide them with the tools they need to succeed!

Ms. Baldaino Ala Wai Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Honolulu, HI 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Mobile 27-Tray Storage Center - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

$79.95

Sales tax

$70.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,803.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$318.23

Total project goal

$2,121.52

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