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Mrs. Benavidez from Melbourne, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Spirit Classroom

Help me give my students a learning environment where they can truly thrive! Students love a classroom that feels like home-inviting and well-organized. This project will provide that. Many items are geared for students interest; large bean bags!

  • $1,713 goal

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

My Project

Students love walking into a classroom that feels like home—warm, inviting, and well-organized—and I do everything I can to provide that for them.

With your support, I’ll be able to create a space where my students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.

Organization plays a huge role in student success. Additionally, a theme can enhance classroom decor which impact students' emotional well-being. The carpet, furniture, seating and sport decorations will provide an environment where student want to come to class every day! When the classroom is tidy and structured, students can better engage with their learning and enjoy the time they spend at school. By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.

Please consider supporting our classroom. Your generosity will help us build a fun, welcoming, and organized environment where students can do their best every day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Mrs. Benavidez Sabal Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Melbourne, FL 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

22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys on Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi • Amazon Business $262.39 1 $262.39
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 $89.99 1 $89.99
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
DII Polyester Cube Storage Collection Hard Sided Collapsible, 11x11x11", Black • Amazon Business $16.61 4 $66.44
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Composition Bulletin Board Paper Roll, 4' x 12', Black/White, 4/Pack (TCR32473) • Quill.com $64.79 1 $64.79
Furinno Cubicle Open Back Decorative Cube Storage Organizer, 4-Cube, White • Amazon Business $52.06 1 $52.06
RUISHINE Battery Powered LED Strip Lights 25 ft, Color Changing Music Sync App Remote Control RGB USB Lights for Bedroom, TV, Room • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Akro-Mils 10124 24-Drawer Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization, Bead Organizer, Lego Storage, Teacher Toolbox, Makeup Organizer, and More, 20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 16-Inch H, White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Big Joe Sports Ball Child-Sized Bean Bag Chair, Basketball Plush, Soft Polyester, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $39.88 1 $39.88
Big Joe Sports Ball Child-Sized Bean Bag Chair, Football Plush, Soft Polyester, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $39.88 1 $39.88
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Franklin Sports Mini Basketball Hoops-Indoor Over The Door Mini Hoop+Basketball Sets-Perfect Accessory for Bedroom+Office • Amazon Business $34.69 1 $34.69
CAXXA 10 Slots Triangle Bookshelf, File Sorter, Metal Wire Magazine Holder, Document Holder, Black • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94
5-Pack Commercial Bus Tubs Box/Tote Box, White Plastic Storage Bin with Handles/Wash Basin Tub (8 Liter) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
DECORKEY Set of 2 Battery Operated Lamp LED Table Lantern, Golden Metal Cage Cordless Lamps with LED Bulb，Vintage Decorative Outdoor Lantern for Weddings, Parties, Patio, Events for Indoor Shelf Decor • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Tanlade 2 Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Magnetic Shelf Classroom Wooden Picture Ledge Floating Shelves for Wall Fridge Bedroom Bathroom Room Office, Black,17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Sports Party Decorations Set Include 8 Pcs Sports Paper Lanterns Hanging Lanterns 4 Pcs Basketball Baseball Tablecloth Football Soccer Ball Table Cover 2 Pcs Sports Theme Banner for Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Gold Desk Accessories, Acrylic Stapler, Staple Remover, Tape Holder, Pen Holder, Ballpoint Pen, Scissor, Binder Clips, Staples, Phone Holder, Ruler, Transparent Glue and Sticky Notes • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Berlune 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands Fidget Chairs and Desks Bands ADHD Autism Tools Bounce Flexible Seating for Classroom(Black, 1 mm) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Striped Fabric Grosgrain Ribbon 3/4 Inch Wide 25 Yards Black Black and White Striped Ribbon for Bouquet Festival Gifts Wraps Supplies Craft Trim Embellishments Decoration Hair Bow • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inches Sheets, 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches for Laminator, 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Paper for School, Home & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Black - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
Black Gold Ivory White Paper Lanterns 12 Pcs Assorted size of 6" 8" 10" 12" Chinese Round Paper Hanging Decorations Lanterns Lamps for Home Decorations, Parties, and Weddings • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Carson-Dellosa We Belong Teacher Planner 128 pages 116 stickers (105047) • Staples $17.74 1 $17.74
Feokely 2 Pack Premium Quality Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator, Strong Magnetic Spice Rack for Holding Jars, Perfect Space Saving Magnetic Shelf • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
QIYI Large Mouse Pad, Cute Marble White Desk Mat, PU Leather Desk Protector Mousepad, Gold Grey Striped Waterproof Computer Keyboard Gaming Mouse Pads, Non Slip Extended Writing Pad 31.5" x 15.7" • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
JOYHILL Digital Kitchen Timer, Large LED Display with Magnetic Countdown 3 Volume Levels, Ideal for Cooking Classroom Studying Fitness, Timer for Kids and Seniors White • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Syantek Remote Control Outlet Wireless Light Switch for Household Appliances, Expandable Remote Light Switch Kit, Up to 100 ft Range, FCC Certified, ETL Listed, White (3 Outlets + 1 Remotes) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hooshing 2PCS/4PCS Cheer Pom Poms with Plastic Handle Cheerleading Pompoms for Kids Team Sports Party Cheering • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Hooshing 2PCS/4PCS Cheer Pom Poms with Plastic Handle Cheerleading Pompoms for Kids Team Sports Party Cheering • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
17.3 x 5 Inch Self Adhesive Name Tags for Classroom Student Desks,Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates with Alphabet Letters,Multiplication, Fractions and Percentages Table(24 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Magic Sponges Cleaning Eraser,50 Pack Melamine Sponge Foam Pads,Multi-Functional Household Cleaning Kitchen Dish Sponge for Furniture,Bathroom,Bathtub, Sink,Floor, Baseboard, Wall Cleaner • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
RIXIGOOD Cordless Hot Glue Gun Kit, with 30 Mini Glue Sticks & Silicone Pad & Finger Protectors, Rechargeable with Stand Wireless Melt Glue Tool for Crafts Arts DIY Repair Pink • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
AWIZOM 99 Feet Composition Bulletin Board Border Composition Scalloped Border Trim Black and White Composition Classroom Decorations for Homeschool Back to School Theme Party Classroom Decor,3 Rolls • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Cheerland Black White Party Decor for Halloween Theme Birthday Decoration Hanging Paper Fan Garland Streamer Banner Backdrop Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
7-Inch Uncoated High Density Foam Ball - for Over 3 Years Old Kids Foam Sports Balls - Soft and Bouncy, Lightweight and Easy to Grasp Foam Silent Balls are Safe for Younger Children • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Teacher Created Resources White with Black Scalloped Die-Cut Border Trim • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Cayxenful Pencil Holder For Desk,5 Slots 360°Degree Rotating Desk Organizers And Accessories,Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Organizer, Cute Pencil Cup Pot For Office, School, Home (B-White) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips (9.85FT) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
durony 65.6 Feet Bulletin Board Borders Glitter Borders Trim Scalloped Board Borders Decoration Borders for School Classroom Decoration (Gold) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Black & White Stripes Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Der Rose 4 Pack Small Fake Plants Mini Artificial Faux Plants in Pots for Home Office Bedroom Living Room Decor • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46
Outus 50 Morning Meeting Chips Questions Cards for Students, Classroom Questions Ideas Cards Conversation Starter for Classroom Activity Improve Communication Listening Skill(Retro) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Grtard 10Pack Black Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty, Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Cruise, Strong Magnetic Hooks for Hanging, Magnets with Hooks for Home, Kitchen, Workplace, Office -25LBS • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Mr. Pen- Hot Glue Gun Sticks, 60 Pack, Mini, 4 Inch, Hot Glue Sticks, Glue Gun Sticks, Hot Glue, Glue Sticks for Hot Glue Gun, Clear Glue Sticks, Hot Melt Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Scotch Blue ORIGINAL Painter's Tape 0.70 x 60 yds. (2090-18E-G) • Staples $3.02 1 $3.02

Materials cost

$1,402.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,455.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$256.83

Total project goal

$1,712.18

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