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Mrs. T. from East Haven, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sustainable Tools for an Eco-Friendly Classroom

Help me give my students pens, markers, sheet protectors and book bins in the classroom!

  • $492 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

In our classroom, we're not just learning academic skills—we're learning how to care for our planet. With this project, we're requesting book bins, sheet protectors, pens, and Expo markers to support an organized, reusable, and environmentally responsible learning space.

Book bins protect our classroom library books, reducing damage and the need for frequent replacements—saving paper and preserving natural resources.

Sheet protectors turn worksheets into reusable tools, eliminating the need for constant reprinting and cutting down on paper waste.

By using dry-erase markers and pens on protected pages, students can complete tasks, wipe them clean, and reuse materials again and again. This not only builds responsibility but also introduces sustainable classroom practices.

Every tool in this project helps us reduce waste, conserve resources, and model environmentally conscious habits. These simple supplies go a long way in teaching students that small changes can lead to a big impact on our world.

Mrs. T. Deer Run 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.

East Haven, CT 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources? Plastic Book Bin?, 5.5" x 11.38" W x 7.5", Purple, Pack of 6 (TCR20389-6) • Quill.com $33.02 4 $132.08
Storex Plastic Small Book Bin, 11.75" x 4.5" x 8.5", Teal, Pack of 6 (STX71114U06C-6) • Quill.com $26.99 4 $107.96
C-Line Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, 8-1/2" x 11", Clear, 200/Box (62097) • Quill.com $29.84 2 $59.68
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $31.03 1 $31.03
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Quill.com $10.63 2 $21.26
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (RGLCGAP81-AST) • Quill.com $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$381.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.68

Total project goal

$491.20

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