Help me give my students a calm, well-organized classroom where students feel confident in their organizational skills and comfortable as they learn.
$1,084 goal
This project expired on September 22, 2025.
This project expired on September 22, 2025.
Celebrating 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
There is something truly magical about teaching kindergarteners. Each day, I am greeted with wide eyes full of wonder, curious questions that seem to have no end, and hearts that are always open and eager to learn. My students remind me that learning is not just about facts and numbers-its about discovery, connection, and joy.
My students have the greatest joy and excitement in the little things that life has to offer.
A new book, a colorful crayon, or a silly rhyme can spark a level of enthusiasm that's contagious. They take pride in learning to do things on their own, from zipping up their coats to writing their names. They are learning how to be learners-how to work together, how to express their ideas, and how to care for themselves and their space. And that's why the environment I create for them is so important.
A new classroom rug, for example, may seem like a simple addition, but it's so much more. It's a gathering place-a cozy spot where we share stories, solve problems, sing songs, and build community. It gives each child a defined, welcoming space where they know they belong. It sets the stage for calm, focused learning and encourages respectful behavior simply by creating a sense of order and comfort.
In the end , it all comes down to creating a space where kindergarteners feel calm, confident, and capable. With the right tools-a cozy rug, smart storage, comfy seats, and accessible books- I can support my students' growth not just academically, but socially and emotionally. And that is what I love most: watching them blossom into kind, curious, capable learners, one cozy corner at a time.
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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Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi, Seats 28
• Amazon Business
$319.99
1
$319.99
FDP Cubby Shelving for Playroom & Classroom Storage - Birch Cubby Storage Organizer & Classroom Bookshelf - Montessori Furniture for Home, Daycare, School - (4 Compartment, 30" Height)
• Amazon Business
$141.03
2
$282.06
Aebeky A4 Size Plastic Paper Storage Trays,Desktop File Organizer Baskets,6-Packs (Grey)
• Amazon Business
$25.99
5
$129.95
Big Joe Milano Kid's Smartmax Black Beanbag Chair
• Amazon Business
$43.99
2
$87.98
Materials cost
$819.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$58.63
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$920.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$162.51
Total project goal
$1,083.42
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