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Ms. Caron from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Place for Every Word: Organizing Writing Folders

Help me give my students a place to organize their writing folders neatly. The file folders will also help me organize activities and papers for each reading unit.

  • 3 donors
  • $169 goal

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My Project

Our students are a vibrant group of young writers, bursting with creativity and eager to express themselves through the written word. What makes them truly special is their resilience and their unwavering enthusiasm, even when faced with organizational challenges. Currently, our writing folders, filled with their precious stories, drafts, and reflections, are a chaotic jumble. This disarray creates frustration and wastes valuable learning time as students struggle to locate their work. Our goal with this project is to provide them with the tools they need to cultivate a more organized and efficient writing process.

The specific items we're requesting – durable book bins – will make a significant difference in their learning.

These bins will transform our current disorganized pile of folders into a neatly arranged, easily accessible system. Imagine the impact: students walking confidently to designated bins, quickly retrieving their writing folders, and diving straight into their creative work. This streamlined process will minimize distractions and maximize instructional time, allowing us to focus on developing their writing skills. Furthermore, organized folders will foster a sense of ownership and pride in their work, encouraging them to treat their writing with care. Our goal is to create a classroom environment where students can focus on the joy of writing, not the frustration of searching for their materials. By providing them with these simple yet essential organizational tools, we're investing in their future success as confident and capable writers.

Ms. Caron O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Connect & Store Book Bin - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 5 $29.95
Lakeshore Connect & Store Book Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 5 $29.95
Lakeshore Connect & Store Book Bin - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 5 $29.95
EOOUT 30 Pack Project File Folders, File Folders Letter Size with Tabs, Colored File Folders, Manila, 6 Assorted Colors, 11.5x9.5inch, 1/3 Cut, for Students, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$106.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.22

Total project goal

$168.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.15

3 Donors

-$164.63

Donations toward project cost

-$142.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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