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Ms. Howard from Big Stone Gap VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Show It! Play It! Store It!

Help me give my students see inside bins for table play time that fit our storage unit!

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A well-organized classroom setting is vital for creating a positive learning environment. Toy storage is a frequently ignored part of classroom management. Providing children with see-through containers for toy storage not only encourages cleanliness but also improves learning opportunities. See-through bins are an effective way to organize toys in the classroom. Transparent containers allow students and teachers to readily identify the contents without having to open each bin. This saves critical instructional time while also encouraging kids to freely access and return items, instilling a feeling of responsibility and autonomy.

Early childhood growth relies heavily on visual stimuli.

Students are visually stimulated as they examine and play with the toys when they are stored in see-through containers. This visual stimulation can arouse curiosity and creativity, promoting imaginative play and exploration. Furthermore, having the toys exhibited in an orderly manner might encourage students to experiment with various materials and activities.

Toy storage in the classroom encourages social skills like sharing and teamwork, in addition to maintaining tidiness. When toys are housed in see-through containers, students can quickly recognize available resources and are more likely to participate in cooperative play. See-through bins provide a collaborative atmosphere in which kids connect constructively with their peers, developing empathy, communication, and cooperation. Transparent containers enable instructors to immediately examine the cleanliness and safety of toys, allowing for more frequent cleaning and maintenance. Furthermore, see-through containers limit the likelihood of tiny items being misplaced or forgotten, reducing possible classroom risks.

Incorporating see-through bins for toy storage in classrooms serves children and instructors. Transparent containers are essential in providing a dynamic and safe learning environment since they promote order and independence while also improving educational possibilities and social development. Educators may successfully assist their kids' overall development by prioritizing classroom order and using see-through containers.

Ms. Howard
Grades PreK-2
  • Union Primary School
  • Big Stone Gap, VA
    • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 20 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore See-Inside Bins - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 2 $318.00

Materials cost

$318.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.06

Total project goal

$433.73

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