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Ms. Carranza from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Classroom is a Child's Second Home!

Help me give my students new decor and organization tools to make our class a home!

  • $1,354 goal

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 students all come from low income house holds and living situations. Most do not have their own bedroom, or even their own place to sleep. They look forward to coming to school because they know it is their safe place. I try and make their classroom as cozy and welcoming as possible. With your time and donations to this project, I can create a more inviting and comforting environment for my classroom.

For this project, I am asking for new storage organization items and classroom decor to help make my class feel like a second home to my students.

I have a new comfy rug in my cart for the children to sit on and learn throughout the day. My children are small- ages 3 to 5 years old, so most of our time is spent on the carpet. I also have low light lamps in my cart because it creates a comfortable and conducive environment for the students to engage in their studies. I have a comfy chair for our safe place, which is where a student goes when they are dealing with an intense emotion and need to calm down with a teacher. Finally, I am asking for 2 new rolling chairs for my assistant and I. We spend almost 5 hours on our feet playing and teaching the children. We need these chairs in our classroom to sit on and do our lesson plans, anecdotes and plan. Everything I am asking for will be used daily!

I am forever grateful for this opportunity and platform to create a wish list for my class. I spend hundreds of dollars every year on necessities for my kiddos when the school does not have any more funding. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my project.

Ms. Carranza Wilson Primary 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.

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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BINO | Plastic Storage Baskets with Lids, Medium - 3 Pack | THE JUTE COLLECTION | Shelf Organizer Bins | Basket with Handle | Pantry Organization | Room Organization | Storage Bins | Plastic Baskets • Amazon Business $31.98 8 $255.84
EXRACING Criss Cross Chair with Wheels Armless Cross Legged Office Chair Wide Home Office Desk Chair Swivel Comfy Vanity Desk Chair Height Adjustable Mid Back Wide Seat Computer Task Chair, Black • Amazon Business $98.99 2 $197.98
Nourison Essentials Black 9' x 12' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Indoor/Outdoor, Modern, Contemporary, Rectangular • Amazon Business $143.43 1 $143.43
MAXYOYO Kids Bean Bag Chair, Bean Bag Couch with Handle, Comfy Toddler Chair for Boys and Girls, Accent Sofa Chair with Pocket for Gaming Reading Relaxing, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
KDG Portables Cordless Table Lamp, Fabric Shade Desk Lamp, 4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Powered Lighting, Dimmable Light for Dining Room, Bedroom, Bedside, Bar, Night Light, Camping, Balcony (Bronze) • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
Cordless Table Lamp Rechargeable Gold - 1 Pack Brass 4000mAH Battery Operated Lamp for Decor, 3000K Stepless Dimming Touch Control Wireless Lamp for Bedroom, Dining Table, Counter, Living Room • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Yancorp 24"x194" Matte Black Contact Paper Peel and Stick Wallpaper Solid Black Self-Adhesive Drawer Stick and Peel Countertop Stickers (24"x194", Black) • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
IRIS USA Fits 12" x 12", Thick Portable Plastic Scrapbook Paper Storage Cases Organizers with Built-in Handle for Art Craft Supplies Yarn File Documents Toys, Rounded Corner, Clear, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
HAOKHOME Vintage Large Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper Removable Daisy Leaf Black/Sand/Oliva Vinyl Self Adhesive Mural 17.7in x 6.6ft • Amazon Business $8.78 5 $43.90
WEILAILUX Outdoor Battery Operated Table Lamp Waterproof, 4000mAh Cordless Table Lamp Rechargeable, Touch Dimmable Desk Lamp, LED Night Light for Patio Camping Restaurant Home, H9.6in, Dark Grey • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
DALTACK 3 Tier Letter Tray Paper Organizer Mesh Metal Desk File Organizer for Home & Office Organization, 2 Pack Black • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
White Board Sticker 40" x 18”, Adhesive Magnetic Dry Erase Board for Wall, Peel and Stick Whiteboard Wallpaper with 8 Colors Marker for Kids Office Home • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Vinkor Flameless Candles Battery Operated Candles Real Wax Pillar LED Candles with 10-Key Remote and Cycling 24 Hours Timer (Ivory 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9") • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39

Materials cost

$1,031.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$73.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,150.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$203.05

Total project goal

$1,353.68

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